Pat Sabatelle

Pat is a certified fundraising executive with 30 years of fundraising experience and 17 years’ experience in the Direct Marketing industry. During this time, Pat has raised money for many well known organizations including United Way, American Red Cross, The High Museum of Art, Habitat for Humanity, the New York Philharmonic, Care Net and Aids Project LA, and numerous Military and Law Enforcement organizations.

Pat provides strategic direction and implementation plans for strong multi-channel integrated marketing programs serving a variety of nonprofit clients. Her comprehensive fundraising background and marketing knowledge have enabled clients to transition from “just direct mail” into strong integrated direct marketing programs including media, online and off campaigns, planned giving, data analysis, donor cultivation and new donor acquisition.

Pat specializes in conducting workshops on Fundraising through Integrated Marketing Channels.

An active volunteer in her community, Pat’s volunteer experiences have included: President of the Members Guild of the High Museum; member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals; member of the Direct Marketing Association; volunteer fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity; a friendly visitor for the blind; Sunday school teacher at Stone Mountain Methodist Church; and member of the Maryville College Alumni Board.

Pat is also active in local politics and serves on the Executive Board of Stone Mountain City Vision and is the Vice Chairman of the Stone Mountain Downtown Development Authority. She and her husband, Michael, live in Stone Mountain, Georgia with their dog Simba.

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