Colette Coppola
Senior Manager of Gift Planning Marketing and Prospecting
703-438-6346
Colette Coppola joined the National Wildlife Federation in April 2026 as a member of the Gift Planning team, communicating with donors who wish to create a lasting legacy through charitable giving and estate planning.
Prior to joining NWF, Colette worked at a number of higher education institutions with responsibilities in gift planning, leadership annual giving, and major giving. Across all of her professional roles, Colette has most enjoyed connecting dedicated and passionate supporters to causes they care about and demonstrating to donors the impact of their generosity.
Colette holds a B.A. in English from Georgetown University and an M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania. During her time at Georgetown, she was a coxswain on the men's rowing team and spent countless early mornings on the Potomac River. She now resides with her husband in Riva, MD where they enjoy spending time on and around the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends.
