As the Rainforest Alliance’s Chief Development Officer, Gina leads the global fundraising functions (philanthropy, institutional relations, and overall revenue operations) to diversify and increase the organization’s overall revenue. Based in Alexandria, Virginia (USA), Gina joined the Rainforest Alliance in January 2024.
Gina is a results-driven leader with more than fifteen years of fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector. She brings a track record in building and strengthening global partnerships, securing major gifts, board development, leadership annual giving, stewardship, events, and strategic development. Having raised millions of dollars, she is respected by her colleagues as a strategic advisor creating successful fundraising campaigns and engaging partners across the globe.
Prior to joining the Rainforest Alliance, Gina served as Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships and Impact at the Atlantic Council. During her eight-year tenure, she led a high performing team which played a significant role in securing an eight-figure, multi-year gift and supported leadership to exponentially grow the organization’s overall revenue.
Gina also has extensive state and federal government experience having served in the cabinet of a former South Carolina governor and in the executive and legislative branches of government in Oregon. Her federal government work included the allocation of discretionary funding at the US Department of Justice.