Abigail Lee
About Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee is an Associate Director at CCS Fundraising, where she specializes in developing sustainable initiatives for nonprofit organizations. She has a background in community development and fundraising, with previous roles at KickStart International, the Peace Corps, and other notable organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Abigail Lee serves as an Associate Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing fundraising strategies for various nonprofit organizations. Her work involves collaborating with high-profile clients, including the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Geographic Society. Abigail's expertise in fundraising consulting contributes to the firm's reputation as having the largest and most experienced permanent staff in the industry.
Previous Experience at KickStart International
Abigail Lee worked at KickStart International in various capacities. She served as Development & Communications Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she managed communication strategies and development initiatives. Prior to that, she was a Development Associate for eight months in 2019. Her roles at KickStart International involved enhancing organizational visibility and supporting fundraising efforts.
Experience with Peace Corps
Abigail Lee has significant experience with the Peace Corps, where she worked as a Community Development Promoter and Youth Specialist from 2016 to 2018 in Amazonas, Perú. Additionally, she served as a Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment Representative for one year during the same period. Her work focused on community engagement and promoting gender equality initiatives.
Educational Background
Abigail Lee studied at the University of St. Andrews, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations with Honours. She completed her degree from 2011 to 2015, achieving a First Class Degree (4.0). Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in nonprofit development and communications.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to her roles at CCS Fundraising and KickStart International, Abigail Lee has held various positions that contribute to her expertise in nonprofit work. She was a Teaching Fellow at Meeting Street Schools from 2015 to 2016, a Resource Development Intern at Save the Children US in 2013, and a Fieldwork Intern at The Nature Conservancy in 2014. These experiences have equipped her with a diverse skill set in education, resource development, and fieldwork.