Biography
Shannon Woodruff joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston as the Senior Director of Development in December of 2018. Shannon leads a team of fundraisers who are responsible for major gifts, events, young professionals, and annual funds.
Shannon has nearly 20 years of fundraising experience, including launching a Young Professionals program, leading development teams at Houston area private schools, creating major gift programs, establishing corporate and foundation partnerships, as well as successfully planning and executing multimillion-dollar events. She has experience with board and volunteer management, as well as developing strategies for successful fundraising programs.
Prior to joining the development team at BGCGH, Shannon served as the Regional Development Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in the Southwest Region. The eight-state region included overseeing the $3 million gala dinner and working closely with National Trustees. Prior to that, she served as the Southwest Region’s Major Gift Officer for two years. In addition, Shannon has served in various roles for Houston non-profits including the Red Cross, Grace School, The Monarch School, and United Way of Greater Houston.
Shannon is involved in the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is a member of the Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2008 and the Central Fort Bend Leadership Class of 2020. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Harding University and her Master's in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.