Our Team

Tiffany Ritter, CFRE

Account Director

Tiffany Ritter, CFRE, serves as an Account Director at SAM. Tiffany joined the SAM team in 2023 with 20 years of experience in nonprofit and association leadership, fundraising, and event planning.

Before joining SAM, Tiffany served as fundraising director for multiple nonprofit organizations, including Creative Action, Keep Austin Beautiful, and March of Dimes, where she fostered lasting relationships with donors, transforming them into lifelong supporters of these organizations. She also worked on the meetings and events teams, creating memorable experiences for attendees and achieving significant fundraising milestones.

Tiffany graduated from Texas State University with a degree in communications. She obtained her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2018 and is a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Austin Essential Class. Tiffany has also served as a Girl Scout troop leader and on the board of Austin Fundraising Professionals.

Tiffany grew up in East Texas and has lived in Austin since 2002.

Partners: Instructional Materials Coordinators' Association of Texas (IMCAT), Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT), U.S. National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM-US) 

Family: Husband Ralph, daughter Ray, a cat named Josh, and a dog named Beaker

Outside of work, I love... spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants and recipes, theatre, podcasts, and laughing a lot.

My workplace superpower is... collaboration. I enjoy collaborating closely with my colleagues, seeking opportunities to enhance each other's abilities and explore new ideas and perspectives together.

Assessments: Promoter (Predictive Index)

What inspires me about working with associations: I  am inspired by the opportunity to assist a diverse range of organizations within one firm to reach their goals. This role allows me to engage with various industries and causes, creating meaningful and impactful relationships.

Favorite SAM core value: Practice empathy. When we show genuine understanding and concern for our colleagues and clients, we create a positive and inclusive environment. This makes everyone feel heard, valued, and supported.