Life Centers names Kellie Leeper as its Senior Director of Donor Relations
January 2, 2024 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Talbott Talent is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellie Leeper as Life Centers’ Senior Director of Donor Relations. A highly accomplished philanthropic professional and community member with a deep commitment to Christian values, Kellie will play a crucial role in advancing Life Centers' mission to affirm the value of life by providing compassionate care and biblical truth to those facing pregnancy-related decisions.
With over 25 years of combined experience in fundraising, marketing, management, and consulting services, Kellie Leeper brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Kellie's commitment to Christian values is evident in service as Director of Communications & Development at Ascent 121, a faith-based organization providing recovery services for teen survivors of human trafficking. In this role, she spearheaded fundraising efforts, cultivated vital relationships, and oversaw comprehensive communication strategies. Her diverse skillset and unwavering dedication uniquely position her to make significant contributions to Life Centers' mission of affirming the value of life.
Life Centers partnered with Talbott Talent, a Carmel-based recruiting firm exclusively serving nonprofits, to identify and recruit Kellie Leeper for the Senior Director of Donor Relations position. Tom Shevlot, the Executive Director of Life Centers, expressed confidence in Kellie's ability to contribute significantly to the organization's growth and impact.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kellie Leeper to the Life Centers family,” says Tom Shevlot. “Her extensive experience and proven leadership in the philanthropic sector, coupled with her strong Christian values, make her the ideal candidate to lead our donor relations efforts. We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our organization as we continue to serve our community and fulfill our mission.”
Kellie Leeper will assume her role as Senior Director of Donor Relations on January 1, 2024. In her new capacity, Kellie will leverage her skills to further strengthen Life Centers' relationships with donors, foster strategic alliances, and contribute to the organization's overall success.
"I am honored to join Life Centers and contribute to the organization's impactful mission of affirming the value of life," states Kellie Leeper. "I am eager to collaborate with the dedicated team at Life Centers and engage with our supporters to advance the crucial work of providing care and support to those facing pregnancy-related decisions."
Kellie is an active member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. She dedicates her time to community service through her church and through organizations like Trusted Mentors, Impact 100, and the FAST Program at Glick Community Center. She spends her free time volunteering, hiking, and spending time with her three young adult children and her dogs, Wriggley and Paeyton.
Life Centers is dedicated to affirming the value of life by providing compassionate care and Christian-based truth to those experiencing pregnancy-related decisions. Through a network of care, the organization strives to bring about changed lives to the glory of God. To learn more about Life Centers and Kellie Leeper, please visit www.LifeCenters.com or contact Tom Shevlot at 317-968-9139.
