Vice President of Client Development, Catapult Fundraising

Meet Jeff Grandy, the vibrant force behind Catapult Fundraising, bringing over a decade of non-profit leadership with a smile. Jeff's expertise in planned giving goes beyond the boardroom, and he's not just about data analysis and closing deals; he's your go-to guy for making planned giving fun and relatable. Whether it's establishing program infrastructures or securing appointments with planned giving donor prospects, Jeff's journey has left a joyful mark on organizations like Ronald McDonald House Charities, Texas A&M University, and Easterseals, to name a few.

But wait, there's more to Jeff's story! As an Instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he's not your typical teacher — Jeff injects energy into Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Certificate programs, making learning about Donor Relations, Development Plans, and Gift Planning an engaging experience. As if that weren't enough, he takes on the role of a Fundraising Operations Mentor at the Center of Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership at Rice University, bringing his zest for growth and development to the next generation of fundraising professionals. Dive into the joyous world of planned giving with Jeff, who not only leads the Catapult team in the Greater Gulf Coast but also serves as the energetic President of AFP Texas Coastal Bend.