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Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Donna Fisher-Lewis is a senior executive at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) with extensive experience in nonprofit management and fundraising.1 Her current role is Senior Vice President of Resource Development, where she provides strategic leadership for the organization's fundraising efforts.12
Professional Background
Donna Fisher-Lewis has over 20 years of experience in various aspects of fundraising and development, including:
- Major gift development
- Annual fund management
- Corporate sponsorship
- Grant writing
- Planned giving
Prior to joining CBCF in 2014, she worked as the senior development director at Rebuilding Together, a national housing organization.1 She has also held positions at community foundations in Michigan and Maryland.1
Education and Training
- Master of Public Administration with emphasis in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Grand Valley State University
- Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) from Towson University
- Additional studies at the Indiana School of Philanthropy of Indiana University and Harvard University's John Brown Institute for Planned Giving1
Achievements and Expertise
At Rebuilding Together, Fisher-Lewis facilitated a cultural shift in individual giving, resulting in a 75% increase in revenue over two years.1 She has presented at various fundraising conferences, seminars, and webinars on topics such as grant writing, board engagement in fund development, and individual giving.1
Personal Information
Donna Fisher-Lewis is a native Washingtonian who currently resides in Baltimore with her husband and two sons, Donavan and Jordan.1 She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.13
