London Penland

Donor Relations Manager @ Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands

About

As a mission-driven professional with a dynamic background in education, business development, and nonprofit advancement, I specialize in building authentic relationships, driving data-informed strategy, and crafting impactful donor engagement experiences. Currently serving as the Donor Relations Manager at Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, I lead stewardship strategy, CRM optimization, donor communications, and cross-functional collaboration across our Advancement team. My work bridges the gap between fundraising, marketing, and mission impact — ensuring every donor feels seen, valued, and connected to the transformative work we do for girls across South Carolina. With prior experience in both STEM education and industrial business development, I bring a unique blend of analytical thinking, storytelling, and operational execution. I’ve designed curriculum, launched national marketing campaigns, authored industry publications, and led CRM and data transitions that empower teams to work smarter and more strategically. Key strengths include: Donor Stewardship Strategy & Execution CRM System Administration (Bloomerang) Nonprofit Marketing Alignment Cross-Functional Communication Data Visualization & Reporting Educational Content Development Stakeholder Engagement & Event Strategy As someone deeply committed to leadership development and community impact, I also prioritize mentorship, continuous learning, and equity in philanthropy. Whether I’m collaborating with CEOs or writing handwritten thank-you notes, my goal is the same: to help organizations connect with their supporters in meaningful, measurable ways. Let’s connect if you’re interested in fundraising strategy, nonprofit marketing, data-driven storytelling, or building donor-centered cultures that inspire generosity.

Country

United States

City

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Operations Management, Database Administration, Integrated Management Systems, Logistics Management, Industrial Supplies, Sales Strategy, CRM Databases, Territory Account Management, Donor Stewardship, Fundraising Strategy, Annual Giving Campaigns, Donor Retention, Donor Segmentation, Donor Communication, Individual Donor Cultivation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Strategic Thinking, Biochemistry

Experience

Donor Relations Manager

Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

As the Donor Relations Manager for GSSC-MM, I lead stewardship strategy, donor engagement operations, and CRM system oversight across a 22-county council serving thousands of Girl Scouts. I build scalable systems that strengthen donor relationships, support fundraising campaigns, and align donor communications with mission-driven outcomes. My work supports our strategic advancement goals and creates meaningful, measurable donor impact.

Science Teacher

Dorman High School

2016-8 - 2024-2 · 7 yrs 7 mos

Teaching Biology, Anatomy/Disease, and Chemistry. Currently working to develop a professional level research facility on campus.

Regional Account Executive

International Fastener Expo

2021-8 - 2022-4 · 9 mos

*Provide sponsorship and event booth opportunities to the fastener industry *Help promote the IFE shows to improve attendance to maximize value for all stakeholders and attendees *Engage in regular meetings with fastener industry leadership *Manage CRM *Work with fastener companies to develop solutions to maximize value for their respective companies *Identify products and trends for improving revenue *Assist customers with developing payment terms *Engage in team meetings for team optimization Etc.

Business Development Manager

Eurolink Fastener Supply Service

2019-6 - 2021-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Greer, South Carolina

- Serving fastener supply distributors by developing solutions to meet their unique needs for sourcing and supplying hard-to-find metric fasteners. - Providing consultation services on fastener products, DIN and ISO standards, and industry regulations. - Developing and providing educational resources and services for the fastener industry. - Serving the industry on the Young Fastener Professionals board. - Building new department around ABM model for business development needs. - Jack-of-all-trades: serving Eurolink wherever I am needed

Sales Representative

Eurolink Fastener Supply Service

2010-5 - 2012-5 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Greer, SC

Coordinating Sales: -Answer phone calls from potential customers and determine the fastener product required for their needs. -Coordinate with suppliers in Germany and Italy as to acquire needed product. -Prepare shipping and receiving for warehouse. -Supervise the shipping of products to customers. -Make phone calls to potential customers as to create new contacts. -Make phone calls to prior customers as to follow up on performance.