Sharon Dodd

Sharon Dodd is an accomplished marketing strategist and designer with extensive experience in nonprofit and graphic design. Currently serving as the Lead Marketing Strategist at Nonprofit Marketing Nerd, Sharon amplifies nonprofit stories to enhance community engagement and aligns marketing strategies with organizational goals. Prior to this role, Sharon operated as a Freelance Communicator and Designer at SD Design Collab, leveraging a strong background in marketing and design. From September 2000 to September 2022, Sharon held various positions at Illinois Farm Bureau, including Affiliate Association Program Manager and Marketing Manager, demonstrating expertise in membership growth, communication management, and team leadership. Early in Sharon's career, roles included Art Director at Krueger Marketing and Graphic Artist at Human Kinetics, along with a foundational position as Art Director at The Daily Vidette. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Art/Art Studies with a concentration in Graphic Design from Illinois State University.