Kathy Rabon, Cfre, Cfrm
About Kathy Rabon, Cfre, Cfrm
Kathy Rabon is a seasoned professional in philanthropy and marketing, currently serving as the Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer/Executive Director at Suncoast Hospice Foundation and as President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Tampa Bay.
Current Role at Suncoast Hospice Foundation
Kathy Rabon serves as the Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer/Executive Director at Suncoast Hospice Foundation. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization for a decade. Her role involves overseeing fundraising initiatives and marketing strategies to support hospice care in Pinellas County, Florida.
Leadership at Association of Fundraising Professionals
In 2023, Kathy Rabon became the President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Tampa Bay. She has been actively involved in this organization, also serving as a Board Member for AFP Global since 2023. Previously, she was a Board Member at AFP-IHQ in Arlington, Virginia, for 11 months in 2018.
Previous Experience with Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Kathy Rabon worked as the Chief Development Officer at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida for five months in 2013. During her tenure, she focused on development efforts across multiple counties, including Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter.
Professional Certifications
Kathy Rabon holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Certified Risk Management (CFRM) designations. These certifications reflect her expertise and commitment to the fundraising and risk management fields.