Melissa Tyrone

Melissa Tyrone, MNM, CFRE has a diverse and impressive work history in the nonprofit sector. Melissa has served as the Director of Philanthropy & Membership at Bok Tower Gardens, where they successfully increased annual fundraising by 49% and achieved a donor retention average of 62%. Melissa also worked as the Director of Philanthropy at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, where they implemented a data-driven approach to prospect identification and secured significant gifts of $50,000+. Melissa has experience as a Management Consultant at Deliberate Action, LLC, where they provided nonprofit clients with assessments, coaching, and stakeholder engagement plans. Melissa also served as the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, overseeing all operations and managing a $1M+ budget. In previous roles, they were the Development Director at Girls Place, Inc., where they increased revenue for various events and grants, and they served as an Associate Director of Development & Alumni Affairs at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, managing gifts and campaigns for the Florida Tomorrow capital campaign. Prior to that, Melissa worked as a Park Programs Development Specialist at Florida State Parks, where they excelled in volunteer program management and nonprofit support. Throughout their career, Melissa has consistently demonstrated their ability to develop strategic visions, secure major gifts, and enhance organizational operations.

Melissa Tyrone, MNM, CFRE has a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida. Melissa also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from the same university. Additionally, they have completed the Leadership Institute in Organizational Leadership at Rollins College's Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center. Melissa has also obtained a Florida Volunteer Management Certificate from the Heart of Florida United Way/Florida Association of Volunteer Centers. Melissa has a Certificate in Proposal Writing from Rollins College's Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center as well. Furthermore, Melissa has earned the CFRE Certification from CFRE International in 2018. Recently, they obtained the Mental Health First Aid certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in April 2022.