Melanie Simmons

Melanie Simmons is an accomplished fundraising and development professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Partner Success at GiveCampus since July 2021, Melanie previously held significant positions including Director of Development at The Out-of-Door Academy, where responsibilities encompassed managing the school's fundraising strategy and securing community support. Prior to this, Melanie was the Senior Manager of Individual Giving at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, overseeing donor relations and an extensive fundraising plan. Experience also includes roles at Laura's House and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, focusing on donor engagement and event coordination. Melanie holds an M.B.A. from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a BA in Education from Wake Forest University.