Christy Zeitz has created a lasting impact on many organizations during her 29-year career serving in leadership roles in management, fundraising, marketing, and program development. Zeitz has raised millions of dollars for non-profit organizations, associations, and political campaigns. She has worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with corporate, foundation and individual donors and illustrate the lasting impact every donation has. For many years, Zeitz has helped nonprofits understand the power of strategic partnerships and how to leverage these relationships to garner resources beyond just the dollars.
In 2017, Zeitz was hired as the executive director, now CEO, for Fellowship Square, a non-profit organization providing affordable housing to low-income seniors. During the brief time she’s been at the helm, she has grown the organization both in reputation and its financial footing. Prior to Fellowship Square, Zeitz served as executive director for HomeAid Northern Virginia, a non-profit that builds and renovates housing and shelters for the homeless.
She is a current Board member of Cornerstones Housing Corp, Community Lodgings in Alexandria and Northampton Place Condominiums; and is a recent former Board member of O.A.R. Northern Virginia and the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Policy and Prevention Coordinating Council. Zeitz earned a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from West Virginia University and lives in Alexandria, Virginia.