A New Chapter: Going All In at Survivor Justice Center

I am moving on to a full-time role with my biggest client.

For almost seven years, I’ve had the privilege of working as a nonprofit fundraising consultant, helping nonprofits build relationships with donors and grow the resources they need to do their work. It has been meaningful, varied, and rewarding in ways I didn’t always expect.

But one organization kept pulling at me.

Six years ago, I began working part-time with Survivor Justice Center, an organization that serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking — most of them immigrant women navigating some of the hardest circumstances imaginable. What started as a consulting engagement became something much more personal. The team, the mission, and the community SJC serves changed how I think about this work.

On July 1, I am closing my consulting practice and joining Survivor Justice Center full-time as Community Investment Officer.

This wasn’t a difficult decision. It was an honest one. I’ve seen up close what this team does and what’s possible when the right resources meet the right people. I want to spend my time helping to build that — not from the outside, but from within.

In this new role, I’ll be focused on deepening relationships with current donors, growing our base of supporters who give at significant levels, and building partnerships with businesses and firms that share our values. I’ll also be engaging with local politicians and community members to broaden awareness of and support for the work SJC does. And I’ll be working closely with our board to make sure we’re not just meeting our fundraising goals — but exceeding them.

To my consulting clients over the years: thank you. It has been an honor to work alongside you.

While Altrui is coming to a close, I plan to keep this blog going in its current format. The conversations we’ve had here about fundraising, donor relationships, and nonprofit work still matter to me, and I look forward to continuing them — just with a new vantage point.

Here we go.

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