Rebecca is a visionary executive with over a decade of experience leading non-profit organizations to achieve transformative growth and long-term financial stability. Known for her ability to unite diverse stakeholders and build high-performing teams, she excels in driving strategic initiatives and fostering sustainable donor relationships. With a proven track record in fundraising, policy insight, and operational excellence, Rebecca consistently delivers measurable results while preserving mission integrity. She is a results-driven leader dedicated to advancing bold visions and creating lasting impact.

Rebecca is recognized for shaping strategic priorities and driving organizational success. She spearheaded tripling SPN’s revenue growth, ensuring SPN’s financial stability and increasing major donor contributions fivefold. By attracting and developing a top-tier fundraising team, and promoting a culture of philanthropy, she expanded SPN’s major donor base, generating over $10M from 43 new donors in six years. Over the past eight years, Rebecca has consulted with Network CEOs and development leaders, enhancing policy outcomes, infrastructure, and fundraising strategies.

From 2008 to 2012, Rebecca served as Vice President of Development at the South Carolina Policy Council (SCPC), where she revolutionized the fundraising strategy by shifting focus from corporate to individual donors. She built and led a high-performing team, resulting in a 176% increase in individual donor revenue, surpassing major gift goals by 156%, and growing the donor base by 115%. These efforts solidified SCPC’s financial foundation and ensured long-term success.

From 2012 to 2014, Rebecca was the Manager of Donor Relations at State Policy Network (SPN), managing a diverse portfolio across 21 states. Her strategic outreach and proactive engagement deepened donor relationships and enhanced financial contributions. Rebecca’s ability to align donors’ goals with SPN’s mission created a highly personalized giving experience, strengthening donor loyalty and expanding support. She implemented a targeted moves management strategy for over 100 donors, boosting annual and major gift revenue across regions from Oregon to New York, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.

From 2014 to 2017, Rebecca served as the Senior Development Officer at Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college. She led fundraising initiatives, forging key relationships with university leaders, board members, and stakeholders. Working alongside figures like General Gordon Sullivan and President Rich Schneider, Rebecca’s leadership contributed to a 24% increase in fundraising beyond campaign goals. She also secured $750K in supplementary funding, improving the university’s financial stability and providing flexibility for future projects.

In 2017, Rebecca rejoined State Policy Network (SPN) as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2024. As a core member of the leadership team, she has played a crucial role in shaping SPN’s strategic vision, ensuring financial stability, and driving programmatic growth. Rebecca oversees strategic partnerships, development, communications, and donor engagement, collaborating with the board and 62 affiliate think tanks across 50 states. Under her leadership, she built a high-retention 17-person development team and SPN’s revenue tripled from $9M to $27M.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Public Relations, with a Minor in French, from the University of South Carolina. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in strategic communication, media relations, and cross-cultural understanding, further enhancing her ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders throughout her career.