Meet Juli Heineman, Director of Development overseeing major gifts, foundation giving, planned giving and prospect development at Wounded Warrior Project.
Q&A
Q: How many years have you been in the nonprofit sector?
17 years
Q: What do you tell people you do when asked?
Assist donors in fueling our mission to honor and empower wounded warriors.
Q: I am passionate about fundraising because….
helps change and save lives. Especially as this month is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness, Wounded Warrior Project supports veterans and families to #CombatStigma and embrace a brighter future. Click here to learn more.
Q: What is your favorite thing about being an AFP member?
Amazing resources that help understand industry trends and learn from peers about their innovative ways to engaged donors.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to enter our field?
It’s truly amazing knowing you are improving someone’s life and making a difference when you share your passion and dedication to the mission.
Q: What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?
I have 32 first cousins.
Q: What’s the next place on your travel bucket list?
Chicago (my hometown)
Q: What is the best book, TV show or movie you’ve consumed in the past year?
The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
Q: What’s one item you can’t live without?
Coffee
Q: If you were a hashtag what would you be?
#workingmom
Wounded Warrior Project is transforming the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities. Our services in mental health, career counseling and long-term rehabilitative care changes lives. For more information, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org