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Rebecca J. Merrell, CFRE
Sr. Vice President & Regional Director

rmerrell@netzelgrigsby.com

Santa Barbara

Regional director for the Central Coast Region of NETZEL GRIGSBY ASSOCIATES, INC., Rebecca has more than 20 years of successful fund development and nonprofit management experience. Whether as a consultant or on staff, Rebecca has partnered with a wide-variety of not-for-profit organizations, guiding them to achieve their goals.

Among those who have benefited from her expertise are educational institutions, youth and human service organizations, health care organizations, as well as the arts, including; American Humanics-CSULA, Allan Hancock Community College, Ojai Festivals, both Girl Scout and Boy Scout councils, American Red Cross, Stuart C, Gildred YMCA in Santa Ynez, Solvang Theaterfest, Girls Incorporated, numerous Boys & Girls Clubs as well as other YMCAs, and museums.

Rebecca’s extensive knowledge has been valuable to nonprofits in creating and implementing dynamic annual giving and major gifts programs, capital campaigns, and community gift campaigns. Her strategic approach to grantsmanship, volunteer management, marketing, and long term planning has served nonprofits well throughout her career.

Rebecca earned her bachelors degree in sociology from California State University, Northridge, graduating summa cum laude. She is co-president of the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and her community involvement has been with the Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill Industries, Boy Scouts and United Way.