The National Center for Construction Education and Research announced that Dr. Melissa L. Perkins, CFRE, has joined the organization as the director of philanthropy and partnerships. As a nonprofit organization, NCCER relies on philanthropic investments from corporations, foundations, and individuals to advance its mission.
“We are extremely excited to have such a distinguished and experienced philanthropic leader join our team to help us identify and market opportunities for philanthropic partnerships to expand our impact on the construction industry,” says NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham.
About Perkins
Perkins is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) with more than 15 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and communications. She began her career at Pomfret School in Connecticut where she grew increased philanthropic revenue by 122 percent funding operational, capital, estate, and endowment initiatives. She expanded her work to Girl Scouts of Connecticut in 2019 where she served as chief marketing and revenue officer. In 2021, she launched Transformation. Together. 2026. in Florida, the first capital campaign for Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami where she increased annual giving by 106 percent and raised more than $12 million in capital support.
Perkins’ role at NCCER will build on the important work that has already been done to build a successful workforce of diverse individuals whose lives were improved through construction education by working with like-minded supporters to grow the reach of NCCER’s programs and impact through financial support.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research announced that Dr. Melissa L. Perkins, CFRE, has joined the organization as the director of philanthropy and partnerships. As a nonprofit organization, NCCER relies on philanthropic investments from corporations, foundations, and individuals to advance its mission.
“We are extremely excited to have such a distinguished and experienced philanthropic leader join our team to help us identify and market opportunities for philanthropic partnerships to expand our impact on the construction industry,” says NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham.
About Perkins
Perkins is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) with more than 15 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and communications. She began her career at Pomfret School in Connecticut where she grew increased philanthropic revenue by 122 percent funding operational, capital, estate, and endowment initiatives. She expanded her work to Girl Scouts of Connecticut in 2019 where she served as chief marketing and revenue officer. In 2021, she launched "Transformation. Together. 2026." in Florida, the first capital campaign for Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami where she increased annual giving by 106 percent and raised more than $12 million in capital support.
According to the organization, Perkins’ role at NCCER will build on the important work that has already been done to build a successful workforce of diverse individuals whose lives were improved through construction education by working with like-minded supporters to grow the reach of NCCER’s programs and impact through financial support.
