Jefferson Lee, MAOL
Jefferson Lee, MAOL
Jefferson Lee has over 25 years of experience as a global marketing strategist in philanthropy and major gifts fundraising. With a master's degree in organizational leadership in nonprofit management with a focus on INGO development, Jefferson has successfully accomplished vast philanthropic initiatives both nationally and internationally. He has an in-depth knowledge of global and local resource development and related issues, which has been an important contributor to each of his projects' successes.
Jefferson has implemented new business development strategies, built fundraising programs from scratch, and reorganized faltering entities for a positive future, as well as led effective oral and telecommunication zoom presentations and workshops, webinars, podcasts, strategic planning, and business process improvement, and helped leadership including team leadership and team building.
Jefferson's expertise includes NGO organization and leadership strategies, capital campaigns consulting, agile board governance, building collaborative relationships, implementing a culture of change with the board, major gifts campaigns, instituting "Moves Management," non-profit organization and leadership development, strategic thinking and planning, change management, global resource development, and creating best practices training content and resources.
Jefferson's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, and International Development from Eastern University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Northwest Baptist College & Seminary.
Jefferson has held various positions throughout his career, including Director of Philanthropy, Asia at World Vision, Fundraising, Governance, Strategic Planning & Organizational Development at Coaching & Advising Consultant, Asia Regional Governance Advisor at World Vision, International Philanthropy Director at Wycliffe USA, Director, Major Gifts Fundraising at Hoag Hospital, Vice President Fundraising at The HealthStore Foundation, Senior Director, Fundraising at LOS ANGELES MISSION, INC., Vice President Fundraising, Asia & Pacific Rim at English Language Institute/China (ELIC), Fundraising Consultant/Compassion & Justice Chair at Evangelical Covenant Church, Executive Director, Major Gifts at World Vision, Regional Director, Major Gifts at Biblica - The International Bible Society, Pastor at Korean Christian Church of Houston, and Pastor Student Ministry at Vancouver Korean Full Gospel Church.