As Director of Development and Marketing for Special Love, Kelly Weist oversees all aspects of the organization’s fundraising initiatives, from strategic planning to execution, including major gift fundraising, annual giving, planned giving, special events and campaigns. Kelly also spearhead’s Special Love’s Marketing team and initiatives supporting the growth and development of the organization.

Prior to Special Love, Kelly worked as VP of Marketing in the corporate space, helping companies of various industries increase revenue, build their reputation, and scale their operations by creating go-to-market strategies.

She is a trusted leader with over 20 years of experience that spans marketing, fundraising, digital media and communications at leading organizations. She is passionate about living a life with purpose and giving back to her community.

Kelly is a proud mother of her three sons and holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.

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