Senior Fundraising Writer
Senior Fundraising Client Manager & Writer
Senior Fundraising Client Manager & 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.
Senior Fundraising Client Manager & Writer
Pete joined the Impact team in early 2022, having come from working at various non-profits on their fundraising teams. Most recently, Pete served as the Legacy Giving Officer at the progressive think-tank, People For the American Way. He is excited to incorporate his relationship-building expertise with his knack for creative writing to support his clients.
With Impact since: 2022
Ask about him: Planned Giving, Donor Stewardship and Cultivation, Gaming, His Rescue Dog and restaurant recommendations.
Senior Fundraising Client Manager & 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.