Amanda Peterson

Amanda Peterson

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Non-Profit Executive | Strategic Revenue Generation & Event Fundraising Leader | Passionate about Empowering Communities and Driving Impact through Innovation a
Colorado, United States

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  • Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    Vice President of Community Fundraising
    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    May 2025 - Current (1 year 6 months)
  • NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    National Associate Vice President, Leadership Events
    NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years 1 month)
    As Associate Vice President of Leadership Events, I led a national team overseeing a portfolio of 64 major fundraising events, including galas, luncheons, and golf tournaments, generating over $16.3 million annually. I provided strategic direction, operational planning, and budgeting to maximize revenue and ensure the execution of best practices across all events. I spearheaded efforts to innovate and drive growth by expanding corporate and individual donor relationships and engaged executive-level volunteers to enhance event campaigns. I also managed and mentored a diverse, high-performing virtual team, fostering collaboration and professional development while maintaining a strong commitment to achieving the organization’s mission.
  • NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Senior Director, Leadership Events
    NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years 1 month)
  • March of Dimes
    Regional Director of Event Fundraising
    March of Dimes
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)
    As Regional Director of Fundraising at March of Dimes, I led comprehensive fundraising efforts across the country to support the organization’s mission of improving maternal and infant health. I developed and executed strategic fundraising plans, built and maintained relationships with key corporate partners, individual donors, and community stakeholders. I oversaw high-impact events and campaigns, ensuring financial targets were met and exceeded while fostering donor retention and acquisition. I collaborated with internal teams and volunteers to drive revenue growth, advance mission-related initiatives, and expand community engagement.
  • The ALS Association
    National Manager of Signature Events
    The ALS Association
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year 1 month)
  • Susan G Komen
    National Program Manager, Affiliate Revenue
    Susan G Komen
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)
  • Susan G Komen
    National Race Revenue Manager
    Susan G Komen
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years 1 month)
    As an Affiliate Race Manager, I am an industry expert in the peer-to-peer fundraising event space with a strong foundation in the creation and execution of fundraising, recruitment and sponsorship strategies. I am responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to over 30 domestic Race for the Cure events annually, representing hundreds of thousands of participants, and over 50 million in annual gross revenue.

    My core responsibilities include relationship management, creation and facilitation of training for the Komen Affiliate Network, industry analysis, strong understanding of the Blackbaud Convio platform, resource creation, data analysis, benchmarking, and development of strategic direction for the world's large
  • NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Senior Development Manager
    NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years 1 month)
  • The Leukemia  Lymphoma Society
    Campaign Coordinator
    The Leukemia Lymphoma Society
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years 1 month)
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  • University of Colorado Boulder
    B.A, Engish and History
    University of Colorado Boulder
    Jan 2001 - Jan 2006 (5 years 1 month)
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