Deniz Hacer Taşdemiroğlu Conger, MPA, CFRE, (she/her)

Board Director at CFRE International
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Amira Resnick (she/her)

I learned so much from Deniz in the time we worked together, from building a robust development team structure and development plan, to expanding a culture of philanthropy. Deniz's passion for fundraising is contagious and I have valued her mentorship.

Deborah Hopkinson

Deniz is a gifted, consummate professional with thorough knowledge and experience in all aspects of fundraising, special events, and major gifts. I worked with her for five years and was impressed day in and day out by her exceptional skills. She was a trusted, valuable colleague and a true leader of our efforts. She is an extraordinary talent and also a wonderful human being.

Donielle Howard

Deniz is an innovative and perceptive leader - operating with a level of social intelligence that shows itself in the excellence of her work, and the impact she has on the individuals and groups who are fortunate enough to collaborate with her. Deniz creates environments where people can do their best, and possesses the vision to harness that energy and lead groups to high levels of efficacy. I will always look forward to collaborations with Deniz as an opportunity to experience the best of creative process.

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Credentials

  • 40 Over Forty Award Winner
    Pursuant
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Social Entrepreneurship
    University of Michigan
    Mar, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
    CFRE International

Experience

  • CFRE International
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Director
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      CFRE International Board Director beginning in January 2024 CFRE International Board Director beginning in January 2024

  • Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim CEO/Executive Director
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      Serving as Interim Executive to advance goals for $20M nonprofit serving 9 counties and 19 locations in early childhood education including programs in Head Start, WIC, Healthy Families, CASA, and more child and family support services

    • Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      Serving as interim executive to advance mission in child and family services and early childhood education. Nonprofit is a $20M program serving 9 counties and 19 locations in Head Start, Preschool Promise, Healthy Families WIC, CASA, and other child and family services including infant, toddler, and Preschool programs.

  • GoMavi Nonprofit Consulting
    • Founder Consultant and Principal
      • Mar 2021 - Present

      GoMavi is a comprehensive nonprofit consulting practice including campaign planning, fractional services, interim CEO, development and executive and team coaching, social impact, and theory of change, bringing together direct experience and deep knowledge from healthcare, higher education, arts and culture, human service, advocacy, and humanitarian organizations. Clients include CARES of Michigan, Benton County Historical Society, Corvallis Museum, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Multnomah Arts… Show more GoMavi is a comprehensive nonprofit consulting practice including campaign planning, fractional services, interim CEO, development and executive and team coaching, social impact, and theory of change, bringing together direct experience and deep knowledge from healthcare, higher education, arts and culture, human service, advocacy, and humanitarian organizations. Clients include CARES of Michigan, Benton County Historical Society, Corvallis Museum, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Multnomah Arts Center, Portland Parks & Foundation, Portland Montessori School, Riekes Center, Alberta Arts Abbey, PRISMID, The Circus Project, Zazen Palliative Care South Africa, UMHS among others. Show less GoMavi is a comprehensive nonprofit consulting practice including campaign planning, fractional services, interim CEO, development and executive and team coaching, social impact, and theory of change, bringing together direct experience and deep knowledge from healthcare, higher education, arts and culture, human service, advocacy, and humanitarian organizations. Clients include CARES of Michigan, Benton County Historical Society, Corvallis Museum, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Multnomah Arts… Show more GoMavi is a comprehensive nonprofit consulting practice including campaign planning, fractional services, interim CEO, development and executive and team coaching, social impact, and theory of change, bringing together direct experience and deep knowledge from healthcare, higher education, arts and culture, human service, advocacy, and humanitarian organizations. Clients include CARES of Michigan, Benton County Historical Society, Corvallis Museum, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Multnomah Arts Center, Portland Parks & Foundation, Portland Montessori School, Riekes Center, Alberta Arts Abbey, PRISMID, The Circus Project, Zazen Palliative Care South Africa, UMHS among others. Show less

  • illumeworks
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder and CEO
      • 2018 - Present

      illumeworks is the first dedicated Nonprofit Consulting Marketplace for Building Nonprofit Capacity by connecting Nonprofits to Nonprofit Pros on a single platform for consulting services, RFPs, a Learning Lab, and a Community forum. Our community is made up of nonprofit leaders, changemakers, social innovators, activists, practitioners, fundraisers, advisors, strategists, advocates, and champions. We thrive on sharing and exchanging ideas to advance missions that contribute to our humanity.… Show more illumeworks is the first dedicated Nonprofit Consulting Marketplace for Building Nonprofit Capacity by connecting Nonprofits to Nonprofit Pros on a single platform for consulting services, RFPs, a Learning Lab, and a Community forum. Our community is made up of nonprofit leaders, changemakers, social innovators, activists, practitioners, fundraisers, advisors, strategists, advocates, and champions. We thrive on sharing and exchanging ideas to advance missions that contribute to our humanity. We put people first, center equity, value transparency, belonging, and doing good. We connect nonprofits to experts for freelance, consulting, contract, or fractional services to collaborate, problem-solve, and advance missions that transform our world. Need to get in touch with a nonprofit professional? Need help building your virtual team? Want to learn more about IllumeWorks? Connect with us to excel at what you do for the social good. We want to connect innovative and driven nonprofits with experienced professionals. We can help you find experienced and trusted nonprofit leaders to support you in meeting your goals. Get in touch and tell us what you’re working on and how we can help. We’re always exploring new ideas and opportunities for collaboration and impactful partnerships. Send us a note. We’d love to hear from you! Show less illumeworks is the first dedicated Nonprofit Consulting Marketplace for Building Nonprofit Capacity by connecting Nonprofits to Nonprofit Pros on a single platform for consulting services, RFPs, a Learning Lab, and a Community forum. Our community is made up of nonprofit leaders, changemakers, social innovators, activists, practitioners, fundraisers, advisors, strategists, advocates, and champions. We thrive on sharing and exchanging ideas to advance missions that contribute to our humanity.… Show more illumeworks is the first dedicated Nonprofit Consulting Marketplace for Building Nonprofit Capacity by connecting Nonprofits to Nonprofit Pros on a single platform for consulting services, RFPs, a Learning Lab, and a Community forum. Our community is made up of nonprofit leaders, changemakers, social innovators, activists, practitioners, fundraisers, advisors, strategists, advocates, and champions. We thrive on sharing and exchanging ideas to advance missions that contribute to our humanity. We put people first, center equity, value transparency, belonging, and doing good. We connect nonprofits to experts for freelance, consulting, contract, or fractional services to collaborate, problem-solve, and advance missions that transform our world. Need to get in touch with a nonprofit professional? Need help building your virtual team? Want to learn more about IllumeWorks? Connect with us to excel at what you do for the social good. We want to connect innovative and driven nonprofits with experienced professionals. We can help you find experienced and trusted nonprofit leaders to support you in meeting your goals. Get in touch and tell us what you’re working on and how we can help. We’re always exploring new ideas and opportunities for collaboration and impactful partnerships. Send us a note. We’d love to hear from you! Show less

  • The Portland Montessori School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim Head of School and Executive Director and Board Consultant
      • Sep 2022 - Sep 2023

      Serving as Interim Executive Director and Head of School to a Oregon's first and oldest beloved Portland Montessori School with a toddler program, preschool and elementary from 15 months through 6th grade. Working with a dedicated team of educators and organization leaders including close partnership with the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 school year. In a one year contract role to support the team, build a fundraising program, grant revenue, oversee people and culture, operations,… Show more Serving as Interim Executive Director and Head of School to a Oregon's first and oldest beloved Portland Montessori School with a toddler program, preschool and elementary from 15 months through 6th grade. Working with a dedicated team of educators and organization leaders including close partnership with the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 school year. In a one year contract role to support the team, build a fundraising program, grant revenue, oversee people and culture, operations, admissions, finance and supporting teachers, classroom guides and assistants, managing with direct report of team of over 30 employees, and helping to transition and hire of a permanent ED/ Head of School. Show less Serving as Interim Executive Director and Head of School to a Oregon's first and oldest beloved Portland Montessori School with a toddler program, preschool and elementary from 15 months through 6th grade. Working with a dedicated team of educators and organization leaders including close partnership with the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 school year. In a one year contract role to support the team, build a fundraising program, grant revenue, oversee people and culture, operations,… Show more Serving as Interim Executive Director and Head of School to a Oregon's first and oldest beloved Portland Montessori School with a toddler program, preschool and elementary from 15 months through 6th grade. Working with a dedicated team of educators and organization leaders including close partnership with the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 school year. In a one year contract role to support the team, build a fundraising program, grant revenue, oversee people and culture, operations, admissions, finance and supporting teachers, classroom guides and assistants, managing with direct report of team of over 30 employees, and helping to transition and hire of a permanent ED/ Head of School. Show less

  • The Circus Project
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim Executive Director (contract)
      • May 2022 - Oct 2022

      Served as Interim Executive Director for performing arts nonprofit and social circus school. Led and managed organization and team of over 50 administrative and coaching staff including 7 member board members as organization transitioned to closing/winding down operations. in addition to overseeing board decision to close organization, did successful transition and MOU and fund support to Echo Theater to take over studio space, transfer equipment, and also partnered with the Oregon… Show more Served as Interim Executive Director for performing arts nonprofit and social circus school. Led and managed organization and team of over 50 administrative and coaching staff including 7 member board members as organization transitioned to closing/winding down operations. in addition to overseeing board decision to close organization, did successful transition and MOU and fund support to Echo Theater to take over studio space, transfer equipment, and also partnered with the Oregon Country Fair to overseeing donation of DOMES to a new home and new organization. Key Responsibilities: HR Manage the day-to-day operations and oversee the effective management of the organization’s personnel. Provide stability and support to administrative staff, part-time staff, and independent contractors for projects. Mentor, manage, and support admin department managers and direct reports Assess and provide recommendations for organizational structure, financial analysis, and resource usage. Financial Oversight & Governance Provide support to best utilize the talents and resources of the Board and work closely with them to ensure strong fiscal health and organizational governance. Conduct organization wide assessment Ensure the most effective use of financial resources and best practices Support the Development Manager and grant contractor in pursuing all potential sources of contributed income including annual fund development, special project fundraising, major gift cultivation, corporate sponsorship, and all reporting required to receive support at maximum levels. Evaluate current programming for impact, revenue, mission-fit. Perform cost-benefit analysis of individual programs developing budget projects and decision-making tools. Develop intake/feedback-loops for Program Staff/Coaches to build a culture of success and engagement. Show less Served as Interim Executive Director for performing arts nonprofit and social circus school. Led and managed organization and team of over 50 administrative and coaching staff including 7 member board members as organization transitioned to closing/winding down operations. in addition to overseeing board decision to close organization, did successful transition and MOU and fund support to Echo Theater to take over studio space, transfer equipment, and also partnered with the Oregon… Show more Served as Interim Executive Director for performing arts nonprofit and social circus school. Led and managed organization and team of over 50 administrative and coaching staff including 7 member board members as organization transitioned to closing/winding down operations. in addition to overseeing board decision to close organization, did successful transition and MOU and fund support to Echo Theater to take over studio space, transfer equipment, and also partnered with the Oregon Country Fair to overseeing donation of DOMES to a new home and new organization. Key Responsibilities: HR Manage the day-to-day operations and oversee the effective management of the organization’s personnel. Provide stability and support to administrative staff, part-time staff, and independent contractors for projects. Mentor, manage, and support admin department managers and direct reports Assess and provide recommendations for organizational structure, financial analysis, and resource usage. Financial Oversight & Governance Provide support to best utilize the talents and resources of the Board and work closely with them to ensure strong fiscal health and organizational governance. Conduct organization wide assessment Ensure the most effective use of financial resources and best practices Support the Development Manager and grant contractor in pursuing all potential sources of contributed income including annual fund development, special project fundraising, major gift cultivation, corporate sponsorship, and all reporting required to receive support at maximum levels. Evaluate current programming for impact, revenue, mission-fit. Perform cost-benefit analysis of individual programs developing budget projects and decision-making tools. Develop intake/feedback-loops for Program Staff/Coaches to build a culture of success and engagement. Show less

  • Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
    • United States
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Development and Campaign
      • May 2021 - Oct 2021

      Led capital campaign plan, gift table, and budget strategy for the Center for Native Arts and Cultures including managed team of two to advance and grow institutional giving with national foundations. Led capital campaign plan, gift table, and budget strategy for the Center for Native Arts and Cultures including managed team of two to advance and grow institutional giving with national foundations.

  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Development Officer
      • Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

      Chief Development Officer leading a national development team in support of whole child health and health equity. School-based initiatives and policy to align nutrition for mental health and social-emotional health and physical health - creating healthy environments where children live, learn, and play. The organization is a national whole child health equity nonprofit providing systems change and policy development work in partnership with early childhood and k-12 schools and youth-serving… Show more Chief Development Officer leading a national development team in support of whole child health and health equity. School-based initiatives and policy to align nutrition for mental health and social-emotional health and physical health - creating healthy environments where children live, learn, and play. The organization is a national whole child health equity nonprofit providing systems change and policy development work in partnership with early childhood and k-12 schools and youth-serving nonprofits. Restructured, hired, and grew a national and diverse team of 8 program, EDI, and development staff overseeing both earned and unearned revenue activities. Introduced and formalized development programs, best practices, and processes that initiated comprehensive campaign planning to shift from institutional giving to diversified funding sources. Introduced and led organization and executives through models of programming from a charity mindset to social justice mindset, creating models including community-centered partnerships and inclusive philanthropy models. Presented detailed budgets and forecasts for revenue including fund reports to the board and managed committees of the board. Show less Chief Development Officer leading a national development team in support of whole child health and health equity. School-based initiatives and policy to align nutrition for mental health and social-emotional health and physical health - creating healthy environments where children live, learn, and play. The organization is a national whole child health equity nonprofit providing systems change and policy development work in partnership with early childhood and k-12 schools and youth-serving… Show more Chief Development Officer leading a national development team in support of whole child health and health equity. School-based initiatives and policy to align nutrition for mental health and social-emotional health and physical health - creating healthy environments where children live, learn, and play. The organization is a national whole child health equity nonprofit providing systems change and policy development work in partnership with early childhood and k-12 schools and youth-serving nonprofits. Restructured, hired, and grew a national and diverse team of 8 program, EDI, and development staff overseeing both earned and unearned revenue activities. Introduced and formalized development programs, best practices, and processes that initiated comprehensive campaign planning to shift from institutional giving to diversified funding sources. Introduced and led organization and executives through models of programming from a charity mindset to social justice mindset, creating models including community-centered partnerships and inclusive philanthropy models. Presented detailed budgets and forecasts for revenue including fund reports to the board and managed committees of the board. Show less

  • Cascadia Health
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Chief of Philanthropy/Development/Campaigns
      • 2014 - 2019

      Recruited to be chief of philanthropy, to create and lead a landmark capital campaign part of a $30 million project. Successfully completed a capital campaign while launching a new fundraising program for the agency. The campaign was recognized and honored as Portland’s game-changing project for 2018. Increased donor community from 5 donors to over 450 new donors (corporate, foundation, and individuals) and launched a successful annual Gala – increased audience size over the three successful… Show more Recruited to be chief of philanthropy, to create and lead a landmark capital campaign part of a $30 million project. Successfully completed a capital campaign while launching a new fundraising program for the agency. The campaign was recognized and honored as Portland’s game-changing project for 2018. Increased donor community from 5 donors to over 450 new donors (corporate, foundation, and individuals) and launched a successful annual Gala – increased audience size over the three successful signature events. Created partnerships with peer nonprofits for the campaign and conducted government relations – partnering with elected officials to endorse and be part of event programming. Led the agency through a new rebrand – new logo, new website, and new tagline. Oversaw creative direction and storyboard development for campaign and fundraising videos and designed the annual appeals and collateral. Including a successful social media fundraising campaign with Willamette Week Give Guide 2018 and invited back in 2019 as the campaign exceeded goals. http://cascadiabhc.org/giving-to-cascadia/ Show less Recruited to be chief of philanthropy, to create and lead a landmark capital campaign part of a $30 million project. Successfully completed a capital campaign while launching a new fundraising program for the agency. The campaign was recognized and honored as Portland’s game-changing project for 2018. Increased donor community from 5 donors to over 450 new donors (corporate, foundation, and individuals) and launched a successful annual Gala – increased audience size over the three successful… Show more Recruited to be chief of philanthropy, to create and lead a landmark capital campaign part of a $30 million project. Successfully completed a capital campaign while launching a new fundraising program for the agency. The campaign was recognized and honored as Portland’s game-changing project for 2018. Increased donor community from 5 donors to over 450 new donors (corporate, foundation, and individuals) and launched a successful annual Gala – increased audience size over the three successful signature events. Created partnerships with peer nonprofits for the campaign and conducted government relations – partnering with elected officials to endorse and be part of event programming. Led the agency through a new rebrand – new logo, new website, and new tagline. Oversaw creative direction and storyboard development for campaign and fundraising videos and designed the annual appeals and collateral. Including a successful social media fundraising campaign with Willamette Week Give Guide 2018 and invited back in 2019 as the campaign exceeded goals. http://cascadiabhc.org/giving-to-cascadia/ Show less

  • Pacific Northwest College of Art
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chief Advancement and Campaign Officer and Sr Director of Philanthropy
      • 2008 - 2014

      Worked closely with PNCA President on two capital campaigns totaling $64 M with landmark campus includng major and principal gifts,gifts, events,, and annual fund programs including scholarships and responsible for leading development program for Museum of Contemporary Craft. Worked closely with PNCA President on two capital campaigns totaling $64 M with landmark campus includng major and principal gifts,gifts, events,, and annual fund programs including scholarships and responsible for leading development program for Museum of Contemporary Craft.

  • Museum of Contemporary Craft
    • United States
    • Retail Art Supplies
    • Interim Executive Director and Senior Director of Development and Marketing
      • 2008 - 2014

      Led development and marketing efforts and was part of executive leadership team during the integration and joint operating agreement with PNCA. Led development and marketing efforts and was part of executive leadership team during the integration and joint operating agreement with PNCA.

  • Oregon Health & Science University
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sr Director of Major Gifts Doernbecher Children's Hospital
      • 2006 - 2008

      Recruited to Oregon to develop major gifts program to include capital campaign planning for pediatric oncology expansion program and emergency department capital needs. Include programs on new principal gifts for pediatric oncology programs research, clinical and ambulatory care. Recruited to Oregon to develop major gifts program to include capital campaign planning for pediatric oncology expansion program and emergency department capital needs. Include programs on new principal gifts for pediatric oncology programs research, clinical and ambulatory care.

  • Henry Ford Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Development Officer
      • Oct 1998 - Jun 2006

      Recruited back to HFHS to run fundraising program for Josephine Ford Cancer Center and Vattukuti Urology Institute. Part of organization-wide capital campaign planning team with the development of 3 Centers of Excellence campaigns each over $40M. Secured $5M and $8M lead gifts. Recruited back to HFHS to run fundraising program for Josephine Ford Cancer Center and Vattukuti Urology Institute. Part of organization-wide capital campaign planning team with the development of 3 Centers of Excellence campaigns each over $40M. Secured $5M and $8M lead gifts.

  • Styleegirl.com
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States
    • CoFounder and CEO
      • 2000 - 2006

      https://styleegirl.com/ was a popular international e-commerce site featuring independents designers and handmade accessories: jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, etc. We had a store front also in Ann Arbor, MI. Featured in InStyle, Hour Detroit, Elle magazines. https://styleegirl.com/ was a popular international e-commerce site featuring independents designers and handmade accessories: jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, etc. We had a store front also in Ann Arbor, MI. Featured in InStyle, Hour Detroit, Elle magazines.

  • Senator Carl Levin
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • Constituent Relations Manager
      • Jul 1996 - Sep 1998

      US MILITARY, US Immigration INS, and EPA constituent relations and legislative support US MILITARY, US Immigration INS, and EPA constituent relations and legislative support

Education

  • University of Michigan
    BA, Environmental Policy
  • Ann Arbor University of Michigan
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government and Public Policy
  • Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
    CE, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
  • De Vos Institute Arts Management
    CE, arts organization management
    2014 - 2015
  • University of Michigan
    Social Entrepreneurship
    2021 -
  • Oakland University
    Master's in Public Administration, Public Policy and Public Administration and Nonprofit Management
  • University of Michigan
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science

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