Keirston Stepp Mpa

Keirston Stepp, MPA, has extensive experience in nonprofit organizations and business development. From 2015 to the present, Stepp has been working at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where they started as a Director for Account Strategy & Corporate Development, responsible for national partnerships and cause marketing campaigns. Currently, they hold the position of Lead Director, Corporate & Cause Partnerships, overseeing a portfolio of $4 million and managing an additional $5 million in partnerships. Stepp ensures excellent account management and stewardship, deepening relationships and increasing annual giving.

Prior to joining the Boys & Girls Clubs, Stepp served as an SEO consultant at Paramaya Web Consulting from 2014 to 2015. In this role, they developed business plans and strategies to acquire and retain customers, managed accounts receivable, tracked budgets, and created expense reports.

From 2008 to 2015, Stepp ran their own consulting firm, Keirston R. Stepp and Associates, specializing in marketing and public relations for small businesses. They assisted clients in creating strategic plans, conducted extensive research to identify target audiences, and effectively promoted client businesses and services.

Stepp's career in nonprofit organizations began in 2005 at the College Options Foundation, where they held multiple roles, including Public Affairs Director, Project Manager, and Operations/Administrative Manager. They developed strategic partnerships, planned and executed large-scale events, and managed community relations and product development projects.

Throughout their career, Stepp has demonstrated a strong background in account management, business development, and strategic partnerships in nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

Keirston Stepp, MPA holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, which was obtained from Villanova University. This degree was earned between 2013 and 2015. Prior to their Master's degree, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism with a concentration in Public Administration. This degree was completed at Georgia State University, from 1998 to 2001.