Melinda Rainer

Education:
B.A., Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Mrs. Rainer brings a wide range of non-profit experience to her role with the J.F. Smith Group. Prior to joining JFSG, she served in the development office of the Louisville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. She has also worked for -AMG International, Chattanooga, Tennessee, S.A.F.E., Inc. and the Sav-A-Life Outreach Center, both located in Birmingham, Alabama. These experiences have prepared her to serve as the point of contact in the Auburn office for all J.F. Smith Group Feasibility Studies.

Mrs. Rainer coordinates with clients to ensure completion of a successful Feasibility Study. She works with JFSG interviewers to collect data to be used in assessing the client’s readiness to move forward in a capital campaign. In addition, Mrs. Rainer fulfills the role of campaign specialist for JFSG by supporting our Project Managers throughout the process of client campaigns.

Mrs. Rainer is a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. She enjoys freelance writing and has written for the Birmingham Christian Family Magazine and Kentucky Baptist Convention. She and her husband, David, live in Opelika, Alabama.