Yoonhyung Lee
About Yoonhyung Lee
Yoonhyung Lee is the Chief Executive Officer and Partner at M+R, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in digital media fundraising and has held various leadership roles at organizations such as KQED and the Smithsonian Institution.
Current Role at M+R
Yoonhyung Lee serves as the Chief Executive Officer at M+R, a position he has held since 2023. He is also a Partner at the organization, having joined in 2022. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Lee's leadership focuses on strategic initiatives and organizational growth within the firm.
Previous Experience at M+R
Before becoming CEO, Yoonhyung Lee worked at M+R as Senior Vice President from 2015 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhanced the firm's reputation and effectiveness in the nonprofit sector.
Career Background
Yoonhyung Lee has a diverse background in media and fundraising. He held the position of Director, Digital Media Fundraising at KQED from 2009 to 2012 and served as Director, Media Relations and Promotions from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, he worked at the Smithsonian Institution as the first Director of Digital Media Philanthropy from 2012 to 2015, overseeing digital fundraising across multiple institutions.
Education and Academic Background
Yoonhyung Lee studied at Bowdoin College, where he gained foundational knowledge that has supported his career in media and fundraising. His educational background contributes to his expertise in digital media strategies and philanthropy.
Fundraising Achievements
Yoonhyung Lee has successfully raised a total of $1.5 million on Kickstarter through four projects. Notably, he led a project for the National Air and Space Museum that raised over $700,000 in just 4.5 days, marking it as the most successful museum project on the platform.