Sonja Fitz
Nonprofit fundraising leader; Chief Development Officer at BOSS
Oakland, California, United States
Summary
Longtime nonprofit development leader deeply committed to BOSS's mission of serving people experiencing homelessness, disability, and reentry. She has spent decades at the organization leading fundraising, outreach, and development functions and is a central staff leader on development and communications work. self-sufficiency+2
Experienced fundraiser and grants professional with formal certification (CFRE) and hands-on expertise in grant writing, donor communications, events, and strategic fundraising operations. theorg+1
Public-facing advocate and writer on homelessness and local policy, using op-eds and commentary to highlight the effects of funding and policy decisions on people experiencing homelessness and basic service access. berkeleyside+1
Consultant and advisor to local nonprofits, providing grant writing, donor communications, event organizing, and strategic planning support in addition to her primary development role at BOSS. theorg
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Not in my front yard: Cuts to downtown services threaten basic quality of life for the homeless
July 1, 2016An op-ed discussing cuts to downtown drop-in services (MASC) and arguing that reductions in showers, laundry, and drop-in access harm people experiencing homelessness and community quality of life.
First Person—Birthday Schmirthday: Whinings on Mortality
January 1, 2009A personal essay reflecting on aging, health, and life perspective.