Joury D. Bell
About Joury D. Bell
Joury D. Bell is a Director at CCS Fundraising, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics and a Master of Public Policy, and has experience in fundraising, marketing strategy, and volunteer management.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Joury D. Bell currently serves as Director at CCS Fundraising, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she leads various initiatives related to fundraising strategies and donor relations. Prior to her current role, she worked as Associate Director at CCS Fundraising for 10 months in 2021. Her responsibilities include spearheading volunteer recruitment efforts and advising organizational leadership on commemorative gift recognition opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Joury D. Bell earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland College Park, achieving a GPA of 3.69 from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, with concentrations in International Security and Economic Policy, and Nonprofit Management and Leadership, from 2016 to 2019. Her academic background supports her expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management.
Background
Before joining CCS Fundraising, Joury D. Bell gained experience in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Graduate Intern at Consumer Health First in 2017, a Philanthropy Fellow at the Greater Washington Community Foundation in 2018, and as an Intern for Howard County Government in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education at the University of Maryland College Park from 2017 to 2019.
Achievements in Fundraising and Marketing
Joury D. Bell has demonstrated significant skills in fundraising and marketing throughout her career. She designed primary marketing materials for a major fundraising campaign, showcasing her proficiency in marketing strategy. Furthermore, she wrote and designed the Case for Support for a $3 million renovation capital campaign, highlighting her capabilities in campaign communication and design. Additionally, she strategically coached a Co-Executive Director to secure a $4 million gift, reflecting her expertise in high-stakes fundraising.
Commitment to Education and Leadership
Joury D. Bell actively contributes to the field of fundraising through her commitment to education and leadership. She crafts instructional materials on best practices of fundraising, indicating her dedication to knowledge sharing. Her leadership is evident in her efforts to build and manage volunteer teams, which are essential for successful fundraising initiatives.