Thinkers & Instigators
Jamie Sargent
Senior Fundraising Client Manager & Writer
Kim Searight
Client & Marketing Coordinator
Heather Slack-Ratiu, CFRE
Client Manager
Kathy Swayze, CFRE
President & Creative Director
Senior Fundraising Client Manager & Writer
Client & Marketing Coordinator
Client Manager
President & Creative Director
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.
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.