
Alyssa Wright
Founder & Principal Consultant
(She/Her)
Alyssa Wright is the Founder and CEO of Wright Collective, a community of consultants committed to mobilizing resources for social change. Having spent time as a human rights activist in Eastern Europe and Africa, Alyssa brings over a decade of experience in international philanthropy and fundraising to Wright Collective. With a background in community organizing and the arts, Alyssa leads the collective with skill, creativity, and passion. As an accomplished facilitator, consultant, and coach, she builds new revenue streams, shifts cultural perspectives, and inspires people to believe that change is possible no matter what.
She has helped hundreds of both domestic and global social change organizations successfully launch major gifts programs, capital campaigns, and create sustainable funding models resulting in over $50,000,000 of resource flow. Everyone that has worked with Alyssa knows that she is a true partner. She answers late-night text messages, takes on difficult conversations with donors for clients, and makes jokes that will keep clients smiling through rejected proposals and rained-out fundraising events. Her experience and wit has also allowed her to become a sought-after speaker on philanthropy and fund development as well as a contributor to Forbes, Global Giving, and Network for Good. Alyssa is a powerful Millennial voice in the social change movement.
Education, CertificatioNs
& Volunteering
Westfield State University, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Cornell University, Change Management, Certification
Board Members, Maine Philanthropy Center
Steering Committe Member, Allies in Action Membership Network™
Resource Generation, Member
Experience and Skills
Campaign Planning and Management
Feasibility and Planning Studies
International Fundraising Strategies
Development Systems & Operations
Charitable Giving Management Strategies
Leadership Advisory and Coaching
Publications & Speaking
Montecito Journal: The Giving List Contributing Writer
Mainebiz - Find and Engage the Next Generation of Donors in Maine
Network for Good - Gearing Up for Fall Fundraising Success
Network for Good - Going Beyond the Gala: Alternative Event Fundraising Ideas
Network for Good - Thanking Your Donors: How to Use Technology to Show Gratitude
Forbes - Move Over Bill Gates, Everyday People Are Becoming Philanthropists Too
Forbes - MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropic Platform, Yield Giving, Announces $250 Million Open Call
GlobalGiving - 3 Tactics To Shift Your Nonprofit From Scarcity To Abundance Mindset
GlobalGiving - How To Get Your Board Excited About Year-End Fundraising
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit - Nonprofit Nation: Engaging Millennials to Raise Big Money with Alyssa Wright
