Traci Weatherford-Brown
Consultant
Advancing Nonprofit Missions with Relentless Optimism and Strategic Savvy
With more than 20 years of fundraising leadership across Pittsburgh’s arts, culture, and human services sectors, Traci Weatherford-Brown brings strategic insight, relationship-building expertise, and a track record of multimillion-dollar results to every client engagement. At Advancement Advisors, Traci works with nonprofit and cultural partners to strengthen donor pipelines, build high-level board and executive relationships, and align fundraising strategy with institutional priorities.
Traci brings particular expertise in advancement for cultural and museum institutions, having led fundraising teams at some of Pittsburgh’s most recognized organizations. She is known for her professionalism, diplomacy, and ability to engage boards, senior executives, and top-tier donors to advance organizational goals.
Areas of Expertise
- Major Gifts & Donor Portfolio Strategy
- Moves Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Comprehensive Campaign Strategy
- Corporate & Foundation Relations
- Institutional Partnerships
- Budget Forecasting
- Proposal Development
Career Highlights
- Joined Advancement Advisors in September 2026
- Senior Director of Museum Advancement, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, leading a fundraising team responsible for $3.7M+ in annual operating revenue and up to $3M in capital funding
- Director of Advancement & Engagement, The Frick Pittsburgh, directing advancement strategy that generated $4.3M+ annually for exhibitions, conservation, education, and capital priorities
- Chief Advancement Officer, Mattress Factory, securing $1.77M+ in contributed and membership revenue and leading a team of five across donor cultivation, membership, and marketing
- Chief Advancement Officer, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, directing an 18-person team responsible for $12M+ in annual revenue and launching a $20M capital campaign with 100% board giving
- Owned an independent fundraising consulting practice, providing campaign strategy and prospect research for arts and cultural clients including Carnegie Museum of Art, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Chatham University
Credentials & Community Involvement
Master of Arts Management, Carnegie Mellon University (Highest Distinction)
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Central Arkansas (Summa Cum Laude)
Leadership Pittsburgh XXXIII
Entrepreneurial Fellow Certificate, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, University of Pittsburgh
Let’s Work Together
Traci brings a strategic, relationship-centered approach to fundraising, partnering with nonprofit leaders to build stronger donor relationships, strengthen fundraising programs, and advance organizational priorities. Known for her optimism and collaborative style, she draws on deep experience across the arts, culture, and human services sectors to help organizations navigate fundraising challenges and identify opportunities for growth.
Contact Traci: traci@advancementadvisorsgroup.com