Julia Zaher

  • Fundraising Communications
  • Ann Arbor, MI, USA
  • Nov 24, 2024
Full time Communications Fundraising Media-Journalism Nonprofit Public Relations Publishing / Journalism

Personal Summary

Mission-driven fundraising and communications professional skilled in multiple approaches to donor engagement, including relationship cultivation, event planning and optimization, and digital and print communications and appeals.

Thanks to my previous career in journalism, I connect with others quickly, remember personal details, and engage donors, volunteers and others at their comfort level. Adept with a variety of online fundraising, content creation and communication tools. Organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven. 

I am a natural storyteller and incorporate stories into my fundraising work. Strong communications background includes on-air radio/podcast and television reporting for Christian news and media outlets, including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, KLOVE Radio News, and the Christian Broadcasting Network. Print journalism and columnist experience. Excellent interviewer.

Education

Master's Degree, Public Policy
Sep 1987 - May 1998 Regent University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sep 1982 - Jun 1985 Michigan State University