Sarah Wild, MPA CFRE

FOUNDER AND CEO

Sarah Wild is the founder of Wild Fundraising, a dedicated leader in the nonprofit sector with over decades of experience spanning many areas of philanthropy. She specializes in partnering with small nonprofits, particularly those serving marginalized communities, to build capacity and achieve sustainable growth.

Her expertise includes fundraising, philanthropic program design for grantmaking companies, and domestic and international grantmaking oversight, and serving as Interim Development Director. A graduate of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with an undergrad in Socio-Cultural Anthropology and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (Persian language), Sarah holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of New Orleans with a specialization in Hazard Policy, focused on elderly populations during times of disaster.

Recognized for her strategic and enthusiastic approach, Sarah is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and holds the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. Her work is defined by a lasting commitment to transforming powerful stories and robust data into lasting support, empowering those on the front lines of community service.