Kelly Norris
About Kelly Norris
Kelly Norris serves as the Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and strategic advisory roles across various organizations in the Greater Boston Area.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Kelly Norris serves as Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations. She leverages her expertise in data analytics to refine case development and improve overall fundraising efforts. Additionally, she offers leadership advisory services to nonprofit boards, helping to enhance governance and strategic direction.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Prior to her current role, Kelly Norris held various positions in the nonprofit sector. She worked as Executive Director at CCS Fundraising from 2016 to 2017. Before that, she was Director of Constituent Advancement at the New England Historic Genealogical Society from 2012 to 2015. Her experience also includes serving as Director of Institutional Relations at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston from 2017 to 2019, and Manager of Administration at the New England Historic Genealogical Society from 2007 to 2012.
Educational Background
Kelly Norris earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Boston University Questrom School of Business, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Leeds, which she completed during the same timeframe. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles applicable to her work in fundraising and nonprofit management.
Career Development and Early Experience
Kelly Norris began her career in various roles that contributed to her expertise in public relations and management. She worked as a Production Intern at WBUR for the program 'Here and Now' in 2002. Following that, she held positions such as Public Relations Associate at CBS News in 2004 and Regional Manager at CIBT from 2003 to 2006. Her early career also included roles at A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors and Key3Media, where she gained valuable experience in corporate account management and editing.
Specializations and Skills
Kelly Norris specializes in major gift acceleration and enhancement, providing strategic insights to boost fundraising efforts for nonprofit organizations. She conducts feasibility studies to assess the potential success of fundraising campaigns and provides volunteer management expertise to optimize engagement and impact. Her comprehensive skill set supports her work in enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit fundraising initiatives.