REBOOT: Organizational Transformation for Nonprofits: For Nonprofit Leaders Ready for Transformation
business · First published 2026
Author guide
Stephanie Willis is a U.S.-based author and philanthropy strategist. Her published work spans personal self-discovery, children's positive-affirmation activities, nonprofit organizational transformation, and fundraising data and research.
Catalog record updated .
business · First published 2026
Not sure where to begin?
Earliest identified book and the clearest entry point to Willis's self-discovery writing.
Best entry point for readers interested in her professional nonfiction on fundraising and philanthropy.
Outside the series
nonfiction · 2026
Stephanie Willis is a philanthropy strategist, data-driven fundraising leader, and author. She works as a consultant with Creative Fundraising Advisors, helping nonprofit organizations improve donor engagement and organizational performance.
Source: creativefundraisingadvisors.com (opens in a new tab)
Willis is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and lives in Three Rivers, Michigan, with her husband and two dogs.
Source: creativefundraisingadvisors.com (opens in a new tab)
She has nearly 15 years of experience in prospect research, prospect management, fundraising data, and analytics. Her work includes data audits, database strategy, data-integrity guidance, and training for nonprofit professionals.
Sources: creativefundraisingadvisors.com (opens in a new tab)apragp.org (opens in a new tab)
Her approach was shaped by experience across fundraising data, research, and relationship-building. She emphasizes that donors are people rather than data points and draws on her work as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Educator to help people apply their abilities effectively.
Sources: apracarolinas.wildapricot.org (opens in a new tab)creativefundraisingadvisors.com (opens in a new tab)
Willis serves on Apra’s Board of Directors and chairs the Apra Foundation. She also contributes through speaking, published articles, mentorship, and professional-development initiatives.
Sources: aprahome.org (opens in a new tab)aprahome.org (opens in a new tab)creativefundraisingadvisors.com (opens in a new tab)