Tammy Zonker is a passionate leader, strategic thinker, 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, and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, Tammy is dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations to achieve extraordinary results.

Throughout her extensive career, Tammy has guided and trained thousands of nonprofits—including social service organizations, private schools, universities, and healthcare institutions—to collectively raise nearly a billion dollars. Among her many successes is securing an impressive 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 Australia, Ireland, Canada, 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.

Tammy previously served as Dean of the Institute for Charitable Giving for six years before acquiring the organization in 2025. She then revitalized and rebranded it as the Modern Institute for Charitable Giving, introducing an innovative and refreshed curriculum tailored for today’s fundraising professionals.

In addition to her roles at Fundraising Transformed and the Modern Institute, Tammy is a Senior Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro. She also contributes to advancing the fundraising profession through her involvement with the Fundraising.AI Global Advisory Council and Forbes Nonprofit Advisory Council.

Tammy’s experience extends into academia and publishing as well, having served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and as a technical editor for Wiley Publishing’s third edition of “Fundraising for Dummies.”

Beyond her professional life, Tammy treasures spending quality time with her grandchildren and cultivating her NABA-certified butterfly garden, reflecting her deep appreciation for nature and family.