Brian J. Monell
Fundraising Professional

Brian J. Monell

“Every gift is an act of trust. Our responsibility is to honor that trust by putting people first, serving with compassion, and creating lasting hope.”

Leading individual giving at Catholic Charities of Louisville — building donor relationships and revenue strategy in service of a mission that puts people first.

Brian Monell

About

Philanthropy is more than a discipline, it is a commitment to honoring donors, their generosity, and the impact they hope to make.

Brian Monell is a passionate, donor-centered professional committed to thoughtful stewardship, connecting people with causes they care about, and ensuring every donor feels valued and appreciated. Skilled in fundraising, strategic planning, communications, program management, and relationship development, with a proven ability to help organizations grow while strengthening long-term donor engagement and support.

Outside of the office Brian enjoys playing drums and collaborating with musicians. A proud Kentuckian, Brian enjoys talking about all things Kentucky, especially its legendary bourbon culture.

Catholic Charities of Louisville
Organization
Director of Individual Philanthropy
Louisville, KY
Based in
B.A. Broadcast Communications
Education

Focus areas

Where the work is concentrated day to day.

Individual giving strategy

Building and growing a portfolio of individual donors aligned to mission impact.

Donor relationships

Cultivating long-term relationships grounded in trust, not just transactions.

Revenue growth

Data-informed approaches to sustainable, growing philanthropic revenue.

Mission-driven service

Keeping the people Catholic Charities serves at the center of every strategy.

The Vault

Working tools & resources for fundraising and donor development.

Contact

Reach out any time.