About the author
Valerie Pletcher, MinstF (Adv Dip) is the Chief Development Officer at The Brady Campaign & Center To Prevent Gun Violence. She has has worked in nonprofit management and fundraising for more than 18 years. Valerie was previously at PBS where she oversaw the fundraising support services for PBS member stations. She came to PBS after serving as the Major Gift Officer for Christiana Care Health Care System, the largest private employer in Delaware.As Co-Executive Director of Cancer Care Connection, she led multiple statewide efforts to support the delivery of coordinated and comprehensive support for cancer patients, families and loved ones.
