LEADERSHIP

Melissa Wetzel, CFRE
Founder & President
With 15+ years experience in the South Florida community, and over $20 Million raised, Melissa's track record of working with organizations small and large are impressive. Melissa is only one of 400 in the state of Florida to carry a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) distinction, and just one of 5,000 around the world. Through Melissa's leadership, Wetzel & Associates brings a level of professionalism & expertise to any nonprofit organization.
Achievements for Wetzel & Associates:
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Created a robust Development Plan and supported client through implementation.
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Rewrote Bylaws and established the client's charity designation with the state.
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Worked with a core committee to develop governing documents and procedures for a brand new private foundation.
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Established new fundraising revenue streams including events, direct mail campaigns, and women's giving circle.
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Fundraised $100,000 in 6 months toward a client's Annual Fund.
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Provided pre-capital campaign analysis with internal recommendations.
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Instituted donor communications plan for ongoing electronic and print outreach.
Appointments:
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AFP Miami Board of Directors--2017 to current
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2020 Miami-Dade & Broward CFRE Course Co-Chair
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2019 Membership Chair
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2018 Mentorship Co-Chair
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CFRE re-certification--2019
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Founding Ann Storck Center's Hearts of Gold Society Member--2018 to current
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Boys & Girls Club "100 Outstanding Women of Broward County" Honoree--2017
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Founding Wild Bunch Young Professionals Member--2017 to current
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CFRE certification--2016
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AFP Miami Speaker "A Conversation About Major Gifts"--2016
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Leadership Broward Class XXVII Alumnus--2008
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Summit to Leadership Conference Committee 2016
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) member--2003 to current
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."
-Warren Bennis
Wetzel & Associates is licensed and bonded through the State of Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. This does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.