About Carly Foerster

Carly Foerster is a skilled Sales Enablement Manager and has over four years of experience with the Classy team. Fueled with an incredible passion for teamwork, leadership, and creating positive change in our world, Carly is honored to work with nonprofit organizations, together aiming to “mobilize and empower the world for good.”

About Elizabeth McDonough (she,her)

Elizabeth McDonough is a Marketing Director at Classy and has over eight years experience managing digital marketing campaigns. She has supported the launch and growth of Classy’s webinar program, is an expert email marketer, and an expert in digital advertising across channels such as Facebook and Google. Elizabeth enjoys connecting with nonprofits and discussing how they can acquire new donors and increase online donations through digital marketing channels.

About Elizabeth Zevada (she/her/ella)

Elizabeth supports Candid's Funding Information Network partners across the Northeast United States. As such, she supports the network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers by providing database access and support to local nonprofits.

Previously, Elizabeth managed the day-to-day operations for Candid’s New York Learning Center and outward-facing public services and programming in the New York Metro Area. Elizabeth joined Candid, in 2018 as a Programs Associate. For the last two years, she has managed Candid’s webinar programming aimed at strengthening nonprofit professional skills in fundraising, leadership and management, and organizational sustainability. More recently, as the Programs Specialist for Candid’s New York Learning Center, Elizabeth has been coordinating in-person programs for Candid’s audience in New York City.

Before coming to Candid, Elizabeth worked with the Sobrato Family Foundation and Lush Cosmetics’ Charitable Giving Program. Elizabeth has an M.A. in International Studies from the University of San Francisco and a B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

About Ivonne Simms (she/her)

Ivonne has over 20 years of comprehensive experience developing strong programs and relationships to expand educational access to historically underserved communities. In addition, she has a talent for teaching that has translated successfully from middle school math, to adult GED classes, to freshman seminar at a community college.

After relocating to Atlanta, Ivonne took a role with a non-profit that really allowed her to grow and flourish. As regional manager she was the face and voice in the Southeast, setting the tone for their work with over 30 independent schools, numerous partner organizations, and over 500 families annually. She relished in supporting students and their families through their educational journey, and the organization enjoyed tremendous growth under her leadership. Ivonne is excited to use her natural gift for connecting with people to train nonprofit leaders with Candid. She is particularly interested in creating equitable practices that will help under resourced organizations doing impactful work. Making the world better has always been a motivation in her work.

Ivonne holds degrees from Boston University and Baruch College. When she isn't exploring new restaurants, singing, or hanging out with her family, you are sure to find her on the tennis court competing, or just enjoying the game with friends.