Shelley A. Welch

Shelley A. Welch possesses extensive experience in fundraising, program management, and community engagement, currently serving as the Director of Annual Fund and Charitable Giving at WINGS Program, Inc. since August 2023, where strategic fundraising initiatives for annual, planned, and corporate giving are developed and executed. Previous roles at WINGS include Senior Manager of Annual Fund Giving, where budget goals were achieved through diverse fundraising campaigns, and Senior Manager of Community Resources, focusing on partnerships to enhance donor engagement and raise awareness about domestic violence. Shelley's earlier tenure at Awana showcased leadership in establishing an Advocacy department and successfully launching initiatives that reached over 100,000 children globally. With a Master's degree in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and a Bachelor's in Marketing from Northern Illinois University, Shelley combines academic knowledge with practical experience across various organizational and international contexts.