Coaching and mentoring for Development Directors, Executive Directors and Board Leaders is available in person, by internet and by telephone. Areas of expertise:
- Fundraising skills emphasizing donor development and communications
- Team building and problem solving in multi-cultural and cross cultural teams
- Management Relations: Board-Staff, intra board, CEO and Board Chair relationships
- Professional development and resources for professional and personal balance
Being mentored by Maria was a thoroughly positive experience, and the techniques she shared continue to be valuable to me. Maria inspires excellence and a strong sense of collegiality in all of those who know her.
- Laura Roach, Senior Regional Development Director, Conservation International- Los Angeles
Thanks Maria! You were so instrumental in so many aspects of how my professional life has progressed.
- Ismana Carney, former Program and Grants Manager SACNAS and current director Upward Bound, University of Colorado
I just want to thank you with all of my heart and soul for lending us your time and incredible level of skills, knowledge and professionalism. I am excited to work with you and keep learning more about this crucial piece of activism. The money piece!
- Jenn Laskin, GirlzSpace, Watsonville YWCA, CA
Thank you so much for your wisdom and empowering attitude--you are the best!
- Cindy Ortiz, CMO Consulting, Las Vegas, NV
Coaching Affiliations and Experience
Independent Coaching
Dozens of individual Executive Directors, Board Chairs, Junior Consultants and Fund Development Professionals have turned to Maria Gitin for either lengthy or brief coaching relationships to resolve workplace conflicts and to develop stronger skills in a confidential setting.
Board Chairs often contract privately with Maria in tandem with a training or retreat to better understand their volunteer leadership role and to develop stronger board-staff relationships. Confidentiality is assured.
Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color, CompassPoint
Maria Gitin, CFRE was a coach for the FACC from its inception in 2004 until its transition to the Grassroots Fundraising Institute East Bay Initiative in 2010. She worked one on one with diverse professionals to expand their leadership abilities and introduce them to fund development practices most effective in diverse communities. Maria coached twelve participants over a period of seven to eight months each. Learn more at: http://www.compasspoint.org/content/index.php?pid=51.
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Monterey Bay Chapter Mentorship Program
Newer fund development professionals create a plan for their own development with the coaches who meet with them to assess progress. Maria served as a coach for several years, mentoring five emerging fundraisers.
