Fundraising strategist &
curator of high-touch events for mission-driven organizations.
Monique Brizz-Walker is the visionary behind Event Strategies For Success, a boutique consultancy known for designing curated fundraising experiences that elevate nonprofits and strengthen communities. With over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy, Monique has helped organizations raise more than $25 million through high-touch events grounded in purpose, equity, and excellence.
Her career spans leadership roles with institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Central Park Conservancy, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the American Foundation for The University of the West Indies, and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, where she developed transformative events and campaigns that inspired connection and delivered measurable impact.
Currently, Monique provides strategic consultation to nonprofit executives, empowering them to:
- build sustainable fundraising infrastructure;
- integrate high-impact events into donor engagement strategies; and
- revitalize legacy events to achieve six- and seven-figure fundraising outcomes.
Recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Brooklyn Power List award and a 2024 Power Women of Brooklyn honoree, Monique’s influence extends beyond fundraising. Her work with the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID secured vital resources for small businesses navigating gentrification and pandemic-related challenges. She also served as a board member of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center’s Community Leadership Council and supports organizations such as Crown Heights Service Center, Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club, and the NAACP Brooklyn Chapter.
In 2023, she was appointed to the Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Advisory Fund for a two-year term. In 2024, she joined the board of Age Friendly Central Brooklyn, and in 2025 she was elected vice president of the board.
Monique lives in Brooklyn with her husband of 38 years, Stan E. Walker, a respected principal and lifelong educator in NYC’s public school system.
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