Mariah Hickey, CFRE, brings over a decade of professional experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to her client work. Prior to Alford Group, Mariah worked at The Pittsburgh Foundation where she supported philanthropic initiatives and propelled innovative tactics for maximizing donor cultivation and stewardship.
She has pursued advanced education and specialized training in fundraising, board and leadership development, strategic planning, project management, and strengths-based messaging. She enjoys building relationships, improving processes, maintaining data integrity, and empowering teams to manage results and accomplish their goals.
Mariah engages with a variety of nonprofit organizations as a board member, volunteer and donor. She is a self-proclaimed cat lady with resides in Seattle with her husband and two kitties where she enjoys hiking, skiing and reading.
Select Clients
Intiman Theatre
Tacoma Art Museum
Seattle Shakespeare Company
Congregation B’nai B’rith
Conservation International
Evergreen Treatment Services
Forterra
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank
Green River College Foundation
North Valley Christian Academy
Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara
Seattle CityClub
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Education & Credentials
MBA Finance & Strategy, University of Pittsburgh
MID, NGOs & Civil Society, University of Pittsburgh
B.S. Journalism, Boston University
Featured Resources
I Get By With a Little Help from AI: 4 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Fundraising
Effective Storytelling: 4 Ways to Best Engage Your Audience
