Development

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Sally Chapman

Sally Chapman guides GFI’s foundations team and oversees its grant-seeking program. Areas of expertise: development strategy, grants management, writing, nonprofit governance, plant-based lifestyles

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Simone Octigan

Simone manages GFI's global annual fundraising efforts. Areas of expertise: communicating impact, writing, data-driven fundraising

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Katherine Van Story

Katherine Van Story is passionate about building meaningful relationships with GFI’s community of donors to advance key funding priorities in the alternative protein space. Areas of expertise: development strategy, donor relations, fundraising, communications

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Megan Kellums

Megan helps the Development team stay organized and collaborate efficiently to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. Areas of expertise: project management, organization, collaboration, effective communication.

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Rachel Colombana

Rachel Colombana is GFI’s Director of Development, helping oversee the department’s operations. Areas of expertise: fundraising, corporate sponsorships, grants, development strategy

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Jacalyn Webster

Jacalyn coordinates the Philanthropy team’s work and supports the Associate Director of Philanthropy. Areas of Expertise: Event and project management, sustainable agriculture, plant-based cooking, nutrition education

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Susan Bachar

Susan Bachar builds partnerships with GFI’s constituents in support of its mission to accelerate alternative protein innovation globally. Areas of expertise: Non-profit fundraising, communications, management, public affairs/policy advocacy.

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Kaitlin Grady

Kaitlin Grady builds partnerships with GFI's constituents in support of its mission to accelerate alternative protein innovation globally. Areas of expertise: development strategy, programmatic evaluation, international affairs, cello & music composition.

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Victoria Wheeler

Victoria Wheeler builds partnerships with GFI’s constituents in support of its mission to accelerate alternative protein innovation globally. Areas of expertise: Agriculture and natural resources, local food systems, project management, donor communications, fundraising

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Josh Richards

Josh Richards is GFI’s grant writer. Areas of expertise: nonprofits, higher education fundraising, field organizing, research fundraising.

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