Director of Major Gifts at United Way of Central Indiana
📍 Fortville, Indiana, United States
Sarah Wood is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over two decades of experience in fundraising and strategic growth. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Indiana University alumna, she has driven significant revenue growth in key roles like Chief Advancement Officer at Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Sarahs passion for nonprofit work was ignited during a college internship at United Way of Central Indiana, an organization she would later rejoin as a fundraising leader.
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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director of Major Gifts
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Fortville, Indiana, United States
Personality Overview
How Sarah shows up
Cautious & Analytical
Systematic
Price-Sensitive
While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.
Priorities
Topics Sarah cares about
Nonprofit Fundraising
A CFRE-certified professional with 20+ years of experience leading multi-million dollar campaigns for major organizations like the United Way and the Indianapolis Zoo.
Donor Engagement
Focuses on building high-performing teams and cultivating strong donor relationships through personalized strategies and recognition programs.
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Career
Work history
8-2025
Director of Major Gifts
United Way of Central Indiana
10-2023 - 3-2025
Chief Advancement Officer
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana
12-2017 - 10-2023
Major GIfts Officer
Indianapolis Zoo
1-2013 - 9-2017
Development Manager
Community Health Network Foundation
11-2006 - 12-2012
Donor Engagement Officer
Riley Children's Foundation
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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