STACY COUTO

Associate 
(she/her)

Stacy brings 25 years of fundraising expertise and relationship-centered leadership to help clients make strategic decisions.

Stacy is an accomplished senior-level nonprofit professional with 25 years of experience in fund development, marketing and communications, and grant management. She has held leadership positions in education and environmental organizations throughout her career. Most recently, Stacy served as Chief of Philanthropy for Children’s Friend in Rhode Island, where she led the agency’s philanthropic, grants and innovation, and marketing and communications efforts. She has a BA in English from the University of New Hampshire.

Strategic philosophy:
“Investing in relationships isn’t just good strategy—it’s what makes the difference between plans that sit on a shelf and real change that actually happens.”

Beyond Fio, you’ll find her:
Somewhere outdoors hiking, riding, or at the beach. Sandy and salty is a way of life!