Gabrielle Zunde Frenkil
About Gabrielle Zunde Frenkil
Gabrielle Zunde Frenkil is a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, specializing in client strategy within the nonprofit sector. She has over a decade of experience in building strategic partnerships and supporting philanthropic initiatives.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Gabrielle Zunde Frenkil serves as a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on client strategy and supports philanthropic initiatives within the nonprofit sector. Her work involves building strategic partnerships and enhancing high-impact investments, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing fundraising efforts.
Previous Experience at UNICEF USA
Gabrielle Zunde Frenkil has extensive experience at UNICEF USA, where she held multiple roles from 2013 to 2019. She began as an Assistant in Celebrity Relations & Partnerships for one year, then transitioned to Coordinator of Program and Community Engagement for two years. Following this, she served as an Associate in Community Fundraising for three years. Her tenure at UNICEF USA involved relationship building and supporting various philanthropic initiatives.
Experience in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Sector
Frenkil has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in client strategy and relationship building. She worked as a Senior Philanthropy Associate and later as Director of Major Gifts at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Client Success Manager at The Giving Block for ten months in 2022 to 2023, further enhancing her expertise in supporting philanthropic initiatives.
Educational Background in Communications
Gabrielle Zunde Frenkil earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. This educational background has provided her with the foundational skills necessary for effective communication and relationship management in her professional roles.
Early Career in Public Relations
Frenkil began her career in public relations with internships and assistant roles. She worked as a Public Relations Intern at the High Museum of Art in 2010 and as a Public Relations & Marketing Assistant at Centro Properties Group from 2010 to 2011. These early experiences contributed to her skills in communication and relationship management, which she has applied throughout her career in the nonprofit sector.