Marie Kosanovich

Vice President, Accounts

 

Arlington, VA

Leadership

B.S. Clarion University, M.B.A. Frostburg State University

Marie has dedicated her nearly 30-year career to direct response fundraising for nonprofits and has developed strong relationships throughout the industry. As VP, Accounts, she prides herself on mentoring and training young professionals while helping her clients exceed their fundraising goals through a variety of channels and techniques.

Marie plays an active role in the industry, having served on the Board of Directors for The Nonprofit Alliance as well as the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW). She was also co-chair of the hugely successful AFP/DMAW Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference in 2024. In addition to being past President of the DMAW, she was also the recipient of the 2015 Emerging Leader Award and 2022 Board Superhero Award.

Outside the office, Marie indulges her passion for philanthropy by volunteering on the Board of Directors for Nick’s Place, a recovery residence in Beltsville, MD. She is a member of Serbian Singing Society Lira, the choir at St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church in Potomac, MD, where she also serves as Board Secretary.