Melina Pope

Melina Pope is an experienced professional in donor relations and organizational management, currently serving as Senior Manager of Donor Relations at United Way of New York City since December 2015. In this role, Melina manages relationships with high-net-worth board members from Fortune 100 companies and collaborates with the leadership team to drive key operational initiatives. Previously, Melina held various senior roles within the President's Office, including Senior Manager and Senior Executive Assistant, focusing on project accountability and strategic meeting preparation. Prior to United Way, Melina excelled in sales at Saks Fifth Avenue as a Bridal Consultant, achieving significant sales quotas and training sales teams. Early career experience includes management and administrative roles in educational and investment firms. Melina holds a BS in Business, Management, and Finance from Brooklyn College and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Finance from The City University of New York.