Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, is an internationally recognized leader in the philanthropic profession – as a consultant, volunteer, writer and teacher / presenter. She is the recipient of the 2003 Rhode Island Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen Award and the 1987 Fundraising Executive of the Year Award for Rhode Island.

         Joyaux provides consulting services in fund development, board and organizational development, planning and personnel. Clients include all types and sizes of not-for-profit organizations.

         Joyaux works with health and human services agencies, arts and cultural groups, educational institutions, environmental and advocacy groups, and other philanthropic organizations. Joyaux also provides services to government agencies, foundations and corporations.

         Simone speaks internationally about fund development, planning and organizational development issues. She serves as a faculty member for the Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary’s University, Minnesota. Her book Strategic Fund Development: Building Profitable Relationships That Last has received rave reviews by professionals in the field.

         In 1994, Joyaux was one of the first to achieve the credential of Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE). She is one of a small group worldwide holding advanced certification in the profession, accomplished through a rigorous peer review process that demonstrates an advanced level of fundraising knowledge and professional competency.

         Ms. Joyaux has more than 25 years experience with not-for-profit organizations. As staff, she has served as an executive director and chief development officer. As a volunteer, she has served on numerous boards of directors, in the capacity of president, development and nominating committee chairs, and director-at-large.

         From 1999 through 2001, Joyaux served as Chair of the Board of CFRE International – the baseline credentialing program for fundraisers – leading the organization to independence. She has been an officer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world. Joyaux has served as an officer and board member of the State Arts Advocacy League of America, a board member of the College of Arts and Letters Alumni Association at Michigan State University, and a board member of the foundation serving the Alliance for Children and Families.

         In 2000, Joyaux founded the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island and serves as its first chair. The Women’s Fund, located at the Rhode Island Foundation, is part of the global movement that seeks to level the playing field for women and girls. Joyaux has led the Women’s Fund in the development of its values and mission, organizational structure and volunteer recruitment, and grantmaking guidelines. She is also designing and leading Fund’s endowment campaign.

         Joyaux also founded Rhode Island Arts Advocates and has been a board member of Nonprofit Resources of Southern New England, the Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Coalition of Library Advocates, the Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Looking Glass Theatre.