Marilyn Sappington

Marilyn Sappington, CCNL, currently serves as a Major Gifts Officer at Joni and Friends, having held various positions within the organization since October 2021. Prior experience includes roles at The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission as Donor Development Coordinator, where responsibilities involved community relations and donor engagement, and at Ultimate Staffing as Business Solutions Manager, focusing on workforce support for local businesses. Marilyn also has a strong marketing background, with previous leadership positions at Western Dental & Orthodontics, Lake Forest Dental & Implant Center, and OC Dental Center, emphasizing community outreach and oral health initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Colorado State University Global and completion of the Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader program.