Senior Director of Philanthropy
Stephen E. Peeler, Senior Director of Philanthropy at the Trust for the National Mall, is a seasoned professional with an impressive track record in fundraising and organizational management. Stephen is responsible for developing and executing effective strategies that help the organization achieve its annual operating and campaign revenue goals. He is a confident leader who brings his expertise in fundraising and operational best practices to the Trust, to achieve excellence.
Before joining the Trust, Stephen served as the Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Foundation, where he led the growth of the organization from a two-person staff and $2.1M revenue to ten staff and $9.5M in just three years, during the pandemic. While expanding individual, corporate, and foundation philanthropy; he and his team designed the nation's first medical student recruitment program to support and prepare the next generation of infectious diseases physicians and researchers. This program was designed to reduce health disparities by connecting doctors of color with underrepresented and underserved communities.
Stephen has also served in similar business development and fundraising roles at the National Club Association, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, ASAE Foundation, and American Moving and Storage Association. He is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP) and sits on several national nonprofit boards while maintaining an extensive volunteer leadership network.
In 2017, Stephen launched Stephen E. Peeler & Associates, LLC, serving several associations, nonprofit leaders, and CEOs seeking advice on revenue diversification, capacity building, and non-dues revenue growth. He is a thought leader and regular speaker on topics ranging from IDEA, governance, and philanthropy to strategic event execution, donor stewardship, and revenue diversification.
Stephen is a native Washingtonian who enjoys mentoring young professionals, golfing, and traveling in his spare time. He has a grown son and currently resides in Mitchellville, MD with his wife.