Development

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Leah MacRaild

Leah MacRaild leads the U.S. Philanthropy team in its work to generate vital philanthropic support for GFI's pioneering work. Areas of expertise: philanthropic giving, nonprofit management, major gifts, strategic planning, prospect research

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Lena Hamelin

Lena provides high-level project and administrative support to the Vice President of Development and the rest of GFI's Development team. Areas of expertise: project coordination, admin support, research and analysis, animal welfare

1. Development
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Gabriela Diaz Sidron

Gabriela Diaz is responsible for growing the annual fund membership base, renewing and upgrading member support, and strengthening donor relationships. Areas of expertise: fundraising and strategy, CRM Management, stewardship.

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Sandra Takamine

Sandra Takamine connects GFI's generous community of supporters with the vital work to innovate and transform the food ecosystem, ensuring access to alt proteins for all people. Areas of expertise: individual giving, donor relations, stewardship, fundraising

1. Development
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Ashish Sharma

Ashish Sharma works on the U.S. Philanthropy team to secure funds for GFI by working with donors throughout the Northeast. Areas of expertise: fundraising, donor relations, regional development

1. 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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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 Senior Director of Development, helping oversee the department’s operations. Areas of expertise: fundraising, corporate sponsorships, grants, development strategy

1. Development
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Jacalyn Webster

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

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