Bio
Tammy Zonker is a passionate leader, strategic thinker, author, and recognized expert in major gift fundraising with nearly three decades of impactful experience. As the Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed, President of the Modern Institute for Charitable Giving, Author of Calling All Heroes: Combining the Best of Donor-Centered and Community-Centered Fundraising for Greater Impact, and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, Tammy is dedicated to equipping nonprofit organizations to achieve extraordinary results.
Throughout her nearly 30-year career, Tammy has guided and trained thousands of nonprofits—including social service organizations, private schools, universities, and healthcare institutions—to collectively raise well over a billion dollars. Among her many successes is securing an transformational single gift of $27.1 million, highlighting her exceptional strategic insight and ability to inspire generosity.
Internationally sought after for her expertise, Tammy is an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certified Facilitator and a seasoned global speaker, sharing her knowledge in the U.S., Australia, Ireland, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. In 2024, the AFP Greater Detroit Chapter honored Tammy’s outstanding contributions by presenting her with the prestigious Dr. John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year.