Annual Fund Manager
As the new Annual Fund Manager at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Jalyn Stovall will lead the charge in developing giving strategies that help the organization achieve its annual fundraising goals. She is responsible for crafting donor appeals and campaigns, while cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors and sponsors to ensure long-term, consistent support—including a focus on legacy giving.
Jalyn brings a unique and well-rounded background to her role. She began her professional journey as a 1st and 2nd grade teacher in Washington, D.C., before transitioning into marketing at the Ann Arbor District Library. Her career in philanthropy grew as she served as Executive Director of the Jeremy D. Stovall Splurge Foundation and later as the Digital and Integrated Campaigns Officer in the Annual Giving department at Wayne State University. These experiences have equipped her with deep expertise in digital marketing, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership.
“I am very excited to be part of the legacy of the #1 Riverfront in America,” says Jalyn. “The work that is being done here is integral to the city and brings together all walks of life to one communal place.”
Outside of work, Jalyn is the co-owner of Crafted Beanery, a coffee shop in Belleville that she helped launch in 2020. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, attending sporting events, reading, and diving into new hobbies and experiences.