I am pleased to spotlight Board of Directors member, Alexis Webster!
Major Gifts Officer, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Besides the nonprofit you represent, what are other nonprofits you care about: Gerard Place is a nonprofit that is near and dear to my heart. I've gained so much exposure to Gerard Place from my time there as an employee, I really got the chance to see how much that organization has a positive impact on the community. The programs and services that Gerard Place offers helped many people in my close circle and community reach their goals. I also care about the Girls Sports Foundation here in Western New York. I dedicate a lot of my time to the mission of helping promote the importance of academic achievement, respect, self-confidence, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and good sportsmanship through sports participation and mentoring among underserved girls.
Fun fact about Alexis: I applied for the chapter Chamberlain Scholarship to attend the AFP ICON this year and didn't receive it, but that did not deter me or make me give up. I then applied for the scholarship through AFP Foundation for Philanthropy for diverse and marginalized communities, and now I will be attending the AFP ICON event this year. Super excited to be awarded such a great opportunity to learn more about the fundraising profession and I look forward to applying all that I can soak up into my career as a Major Gifts Officer. Also, I have dived in a cenote in Mexico in 2018.
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