Melissa Dognazzi

Melissa Dognazzi is an experienced fundraising professional currently serving as a Major Gifts Officer at The Shed in New York since July 2023. Prior to this role, Melissa held positions such as Assistant Director of Institutional Giving at The Moth from September 2020 to July 2023, and Senior Manager of Institutional Giving at A.R.T./New York from April 2019 to September 2020. Melissa's career in development began at Institute of Contemporary Art Boston as a Development Coordinator for Individual Giving from May 2017 to April 2019. Additional experience includes roles at Worcester State University, Worcester Community Action Council, Inc., Jo Ann Warren Studio, and Boston Center for the Arts. Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Writing and Theatre from Worcester State University from 2013 to 2016.