Hear from donors and funders about what they look for when making a donation or awarding a grant. Come and hear firsthand why relationships are important, and how a "no" might mean "not now" and can be turned into a "yes".

Stacey Street is delighted to serve the Richmond Community Foundation as Chief Operations Officer, Stacey has over 25 years of development, marketing, and nonprofit management experience. Most recently she was Director of Capital and Major Gifts for Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific, where she coordinated a significant capital campaign that raised $6.5 million. Stacey graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in Anthropology. She is a classical vocalist who sings with local choir Contra Costa Chorale and has studied voice privately, as well as performed solo recitals for over 25 years. Stacey lives in Oakland with her daughter, Alyssa.