Tina Downey, CFRE, is a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement across the Chautauqua region. She currently serves as Development Officer for the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, where she works with donors, professional advisors, and nonprofit organizations to advance impactful philanthropy and strengthen the region’s future.
Previously, Tina served as Director of Development for the Robert H. Jackson Center and spent 15 years with Chautauqua Institution, including a decade as Director of the Chautauqua Fund. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Audubon Community Nature Center and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
Tina lives in Mayville with her husband, Ray, and their daughters, Evelyn and Aster. Outside of her professional and volunteer work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her family.
