Kathy Renzetti, CAE
Executive Director & CEO at DiscoverE.org- Claim this Profile
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Suzanne Chaffee Berry, MBA, CAE
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy twice on two different association projects. Both times, I was impressed with her strategic thinking, but attention to detail. She actually listened to our need to be cost effective and worked on plans that would accomplish our goal, yet not break the bank. Her background as a CAE helped as we worked to integrate development plans into a membership based organization.
Kat Shamapande
I worked with Kathy for two years at AHP, collaborating on several projects. Kathy is an innovator and strategic thinker who put great thought into designing strong processes for great outcomes. She skillfully lead committees and collaborated with board members and staff navigating difficult topics in the industry. Kathy is a talented, thoughtful and warm co-worker and a joy to collaborate with. Her leadership would be a strong asset to any association.
Suzanne Chaffee Berry, MBA, CAE
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy twice on two different association projects. Both times, I was impressed with her strategic thinking, but attention to detail. She actually listened to our need to be cost effective and worked on plans that would accomplish our goal, yet not break the bank. Her background as a CAE helped as we worked to integrate development plans into a membership based organization.
Kat Shamapande
I worked with Kathy for two years at AHP, collaborating on several projects. Kathy is an innovator and strategic thinker who put great thought into designing strong processes for great outcomes. She skillfully lead committees and collaborated with board members and staff navigating difficult topics in the industry. Kathy is a talented, thoughtful and warm co-worker and a joy to collaborate with. Her leadership would be a strong asset to any association.
Suzanne Chaffee Berry, MBA, CAE
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy twice on two different association projects. Both times, I was impressed with her strategic thinking, but attention to detail. She actually listened to our need to be cost effective and worked on plans that would accomplish our goal, yet not break the bank. Her background as a CAE helped as we worked to integrate development plans into a membership based organization.
Kat Shamapande
I worked with Kathy for two years at AHP, collaborating on several projects. Kathy is an innovator and strategic thinker who put great thought into designing strong processes for great outcomes. She skillfully lead committees and collaborated with board members and staff navigating difficult topics in the industry. Kathy is a talented, thoughtful and warm co-worker and a joy to collaborate with. Her leadership would be a strong asset to any association.
Suzanne Chaffee Berry, MBA, CAE
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy twice on two different association projects. Both times, I was impressed with her strategic thinking, but attention to detail. She actually listened to our need to be cost effective and worked on plans that would accomplish our goal, yet not break the bank. Her background as a CAE helped as we worked to integrate development plans into a membership based organization.
Kat Shamapande
I worked with Kathy for two years at AHP, collaborating on several projects. Kathy is an innovator and strategic thinker who put great thought into designing strong processes for great outcomes. She skillfully lead committees and collaborated with board members and staff navigating difficult topics in the industry. Kathy is a talented, thoughtful and warm co-worker and a joy to collaborate with. Her leadership would be a strong asset to any association.
Credentials
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Fuel Series Graduate
RevJen GroupApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional EducationJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Association Executive
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Experience
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DiscoverE.org
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director & CEO
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Jan 2020 - Present
Lead robust coalition of activist partner organizations, volunteers, and educators to celebrate the accomplishments of engineers and to engage K-12 students in engineering. 30 years ago, Discover Engineering was the first organization to recognize the need for engineering outreach when it called on engineers around the U.S. to work with young students for Engineers Week 1990. Since then tens of thousands of engineers in our community have participated as role models and provided hands-on engineering experiences to millions of students. Show less
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The Giving Collaborative
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2019
Provided personalized counsel to nonprofit organizations across the United States including capital campaigns; annual, major, and planned giving; board, staff, and volunteer structure; strategy and operations. Highlights: -Directed capital campaigns ranging from $1.5 million to $40 million -Restructured nonprofit boards from operational focus to philanthropic focus -Provided three-year strategic philanthropic plan for nonprofit resulting in a 45% increase in donors Provided personalized counsel to nonprofit organizations across the United States including capital campaigns; annual, major, and planned giving; board, staff, and volunteer structure; strategy and operations. Highlights: -Directed capital campaigns ranging from $1.5 million to $40 million -Restructured nonprofit boards from operational focus to philanthropic focus -Provided three-year strategic philanthropic plan for nonprofit resulting in a 45% increase in donors
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Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Strategic Officer
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Dec 2009 - Jun 2015
Demonstrated leadership and operational success over fifteen years with international nonprofit association in healthcare sector. Highlights: -Nearly doubled size of membership -Oversaw $3-$4 million operating budget -Generated $1.9 million in membership revenue -Generated $350,000 annually in non-dues revenue -Advised board through two strategic plans -Educated lawmakers to remove language detrimental to nonprofit hospitals from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) before its passage. Show less
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Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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2007 - 2009
Oversaw/managed membership, marketing/communications and government relations activities for the association.
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Director, Membership and Communications
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2001 - 2007
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Manager, Marketing and Communications
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1999 - 2001
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Edelman Financial Engines
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications
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1993 - 1999
Marketed radio and television personality's financial planning books, newsletter, and videos, including The Truth About Money, a New York Times bestseller. Marketed radio and television personality's financial planning books, newsletter, and videos, including The Truth About Money, a New York Times bestseller.
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Education
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University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Commerce