Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt, MBA, is an experienced fundraising and grants management professional currently serving as the Major Gifts Director at Missions of Hope International since February 2024. In this role, Sarah specializes in developing strategic partnerships with major donors and corporate sponsors to support the organization's mission. Prior to this, Sarah held the position of Grants Manager at Straight Talk Clinic, Inc., where impressive communication efforts facilitated successful engagements with foundation staff. With previous experience as a Grant Writer for organizations like The Priority Center and One Hope United, as well as involvement in initiatives such as USAID's Farmer to Farmer Program with Catholic Relief Services, Sarah has a proven track record in securing funding and fostering donor relationships. An educational background includes an MBA in International Economic Development from Eastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Biblical and Intercultural Studies from Johnson University.