Erin Wright
About Erin Wright
Erin Wright is a Development Coordinator at Operation Food Search, where she manages donor stewardship programs and assists with special events. She has a background in grant writing and previously held various roles at Wellesley College and Dunaway Books.
Work at Operation Food Search
Erin Wright serves as the Development Coordinator at Operation Food Search, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she focuses on managing donor stewardship programs, specifically targeting pledge donors and first-time donors. Wright is also involved in assisting with special events and overseeing major donor stewardship efforts. Her work contributes to securing essential funding for the organization's programs through effective grant writing and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Erin Wright studied at Wellesley College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and communication, which are essential skills in her current role. Prior to her time at Wellesley, she attended Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS), completing her high school education from 2008 to 2013.
Previous Experience at Wellesley College
Wright gained valuable experience at Wellesley College, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Student Supervisor from 2014 to 2017, a Resident Assistant from 2015 to 2017, and briefly as a Class Assistant in 2016. These roles allowed her to develop leadership and organizational skills while supporting her peers and managing various student-related activities.
Experience at Dunaway Books
Before joining Operation Food Search, Erin Wright worked as a Business Development Coordinator at Dunaway Books from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she focused on business growth strategies and development initiatives, further enhancing her skills in fundraising and donor relations, which she applies in her current position.