Senior Fundraising Writer
Administrative Assistant
Senior Director, Fundraising Communications
Vice President, Gift Planning
Client Manager and Fundraising Writer
Client & Marketing Coordinator
Client Manager
Production & Client Manager
President & Creative Director
Senior Fundraising Writer
Jennifer brings over 15 years of professional writing experience to the team, and has worked extensively in fundraising for arts organizations. With an MFA in creative writing and more than 5 years at Impact, she specializes in wordsmithing to help organizations tell their story. Prior to coming to the DC area for graduate school, she taught college-level English in Slovakia on a Fulbright fellowship.
With Impact since: 2014
Ask her about: All things writing and editing, creating a compelling case for support, professional theatre in the DC area, and making stop-motion animation films.
Administrative Assistant
With experience in supporting mid- and senior-level managers, Onyi keeps our office running smoothly on a daily basis. While Onyi has lived in Maryland for the past six years, she appreciates the opportunity to experience the energy of the city when she comes to work every day.
With Impact since: 2019
Ask her about: Managing the office, where to buy fun office furniture, her graduate coursework at UMUC, Nigeria, and how she manages to have a job, go to school and raise three children.
Senior Director, Fundraising Communications
Julie has more than 12 years of fundraising experience, including time on the development teams at the National Women’s Law Center and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Julie is an expert at sifting through large amounts of disparate information to form coherent and compelling messaging for her clients.
With Impact since: 2013
Ask her about: Mid-level fundraising, National Park rangers, quilting, her two adorable boys, and her Little Free Library.
Vice President, Gift Planning
Meg has more than 18 years of fundraising experience, including 10 years focusing on planned giving. Prior to joining Impact, Meg served as Director of Planned Giving at the George Washington University, as well as Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Capital Hospice. She has also worked with major gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate grants, and sponsorships for a variety of chapter affiliates of national organizations.
With Impact since: 2015
Ask her about: Strengthening your planned giving program, National Capital Gift Planning Council, fostering cats and kittens, knitting and her son’s obsession with Lego.
Client Manager and Fundraising Writer
Jamie joined the Impact team in March of 2020, after four and a half years as the Marketing and Development Manager for E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Northwest, DC. In that role, Jamie managed the Pre-K-12th grade school’s fundraising and marketing, social media platforms, website, special events, and more. Prior to working at E.L. Haynes, Jamie worked at The Webster Group where she oversaw marketing, fundraising, and on-site production for non-profit galas and special events.
With Impact since: March 2020
Ask her about: Copywriting, social media, Canva, book recommendations, and the University of Michigan (Go Blue!).
Client & Marketing Coordinator
Kim joined the Impact team in April of 2019, after 16 years of working on the list rental side of the direct marketing industry in New York. Kim also manages our website, blog and social media, and prepares marketing proposals and promotional campaigns.
With Impact since: 2019
Ask her about: Direct mail list rentals, playing bingo, being a recent transplant to the DC area, her beautiful daughter, and her profound love of Olive Garden.
Client Manager
Heather has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising operations and communications. She served as Director, Membership Engagement at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and Director, Development/Major and Planned Gifts for the National Hospice Foundation from 2009 to 2016.
With Impact since: 2017
Ask her about: Planned giving, Vermont, UpCycle in Alexandria, VA, her favorite outdoor spots, and her kids.
Production & Client Manager
Originally hailing from Baltimore, Hannah joined the Impact team after working in public affairs. She is experienced in creating and implementing strategic communications for issue advocacy campaigns and has quickly emerged as a dynamite fundraiser at Impact.
With Impact since: 2018
Ask her about: Production management, deadlines, calligraphy, concerts, and the Baltimore Ravens.
Creative Director & CEO
Kathy has worked in the direct marketing and fundraising fields for 30 years. She has had outstanding success in helping organizations improve their fundraising results by telling their unique stories. In the 20+ years since Impact was founded, she has had the honor of helping to advance the missions of more than 300 nonprofit organizations.
With Impact since: 1998 (Founder)
Ask her about: The history of Impact Communications, literally anything about fundraising, her leadership of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the National Democratic Club and WNBA basketball.