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: Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT), Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (The Alliance)

Family: Husband Ralph, kiddo Ray, and our little Maltese/something mix Beaker

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

My workplace superpower is... collaboration. I take immense pleasure in working closely with my team and other teams, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance one another's abilities and explore new ideas and perspectives together.

Assessments: Promoter (Predictive Index)

What inspires me about working with associations: I love the idea of helping an array of organizations within one firm. It is a great way to reach people and create meaningful relationships.

Favorite SAM core value: Practice empathy. Practicing empathy in the workplace has numerous benefits. It helps create a positive and inclusive work culture where individuals feel heard, valued, and supported.