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JULIA SUMMERS
Vice President of Development
817.831.2111, ext. 154
Julia@CampFireFW.org
Julia Summers is the vice president of development. In her role, she is responsible for fundraising, including annual giving, special events, planned giving and corporate and foundation gifts. She is focused on empowering community donors with concrete opportunities to invest in our children and youth with time, talents and resources.
Summers is a seasoned development professional bringing many years of funds development and business experience to Camp Fire First Texas. A previous Camp Fire executive board member, volunteer and staff member in the same role as vice president of development, she is deeply familiar with the organization’s role and impact and is pleased that she has “come home” to Camp Fire. Her commitment to building community support for organizations that support the betterment of children is at the core of her work having previously worked at CASA of Tarrant County, Alliance For Children and as an independent grant consultant.
“I love helping individuals and teams achieve goals and live to their full potential. I am very fortunate that I get to work every day with people who want the best of what life has to offer children and youth in our community and to work diligently to give youth opportunities to understand their worth and grow into contributing members of society while learning and having fun,” Summers shared.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, Social Rehabilitation Services from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is a current member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and a past board member of the Fort Worth Metro AFP.
I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…
Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor
My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I’m especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying…what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
Camp Parent
My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn’t excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn’t win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
