Lincoln Families
Kirsten Melton has significant experience in fundraising and development, having held the role of Chief Development and Marketing Officer at Lincoln Families from 2014 to the present. In this role, they oversee the development programs and budgets for the organization and guides board development efforts.
Kirsten is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Oakland #3, serving on the Oakland Rotary Endowment Board of Directors.
In addition, Kirsten has served as a board member for the Downtown Oakland Association since 2013, supporting the revitalization efforts of the organization in the heart of Oakland.
Prior to these roles, they were the Chief Development & Marketing Officer at Girls Incorporated of Alameda County, where they achieved consistent annual increases in individual giving revenues and directed a successful capital campaign.
Earlier in their career, Kirsten was Vice President at Netzel Grigsby Associates, Inc., where they provided counsel on fundraising activities for various nonprofit clients.
Overall, Kirsten Melton brings a wealth of experience in development and fundraising, as well as a strong commitment to community involvement.
Kirsten Melton holds a BA in Journalism/Mass Communications from the University of Utah. The duration of their education and the timeframe of their studies are not disclosed.
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Lincoln Families
OUR MISSION Lincoln disrupts the cycle of poverty and trauma, empowering children and families to build strong futures. WHAT WE DO Since our founding in 1883 as the first racially integrated orphanage in Northern California, Lincoln has impacted the lives of children and families through evolving programs. Today, we provide preventative, individualized and comprehensive support services with a focus on three core areas that disrupt cycles of poverty and trauma: -Education: Addressing obstacles that impact academic attendance and achievement -Family: Strengthening stability and creating permanency -Well-Being: Improving resiliency and wellness HOW WE DO IT Every day, in communities throughout our region, Lincoln is providing real solutions to the unique issues our children, youth and families face. At Lincoln, we go where children and youth are, helping them to develop skills to stay at home and in school. Teams of skilled and diverse staff work together with youth and families to utilize their strengths and build a plan for success. With this critical support, our children, youth and families thrive and build bold futures. Only Lincoln has the culturally relevant, adaptive approach that meets the needs of children and families. Our multi-generational model sets a new standard of support that changes lives.