Maddie Kelleher
Resource/Fundraising Coordinator
resources@novarunningclub.com
Personal Records:- 5:35 Mile
- 19:45 5K
- 1:13:42 10 Mile
- 3:47:44 Marathon
Maddie started running in elementary school on the youth track team, later running cross country and track all through high school (with a brief diversion from distance running to compete in pole vault, with little success). She ran club cross country in college before discovering a love for longer distances and trail running.
Maddie joined NOVA in 2021, looking for new friends and training partners. She joined the Board in 2025.
The Resource/Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for arranging, executing, and coordinating proactive fundraising for the club as well as in-kind contributions, in order to help guarantee resources for the short and long-term actions and solvency of NOVA. The Resource Coordinator establishes new options for funding such as estate planning to establish an ongoing cadre of resources; solicits donations/sponsorship for the NOVA 5K and other events; drafts letters to potential donors of all types; works with NOVA Treasurer and Special Events Coordinator to assure plans coordinate with existing and ongoing fundraising.
Key Qualifications: Comfortable with soliciting donations from various vendors via “cold calls.” Persistence and dedication to obtaining donations even if multiple attempts are required. Ability to drive or get transportation to various sites around Alexandria/ Arlington for the purposes of obtaining donations in person.