Sam Corti (she/her) is our Development Director extraordinaire, also based in Central Oregon. Sam is a natural relationship builder and storyteller, demonstrating the incredible work of the ROP network and the impact of the staff team to our financial supporters and broader community. Sam is constantly claiming her job is easy due to the phenomenal […]
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Sam Corti
Development Director
sam@rop.org
Sam Corti(she/her) is our Development Director extraordinaire, also based in Central Oregon. Sam is a natural relationship builder and storyteller, demonstrating the incredible work of the ROP network and the impact of the staff team to our financial supporters and broader community. Sam is constantly claiming her job is easy due to the phenomenal work she gets to represent, but we know that isn’t true! Sam brings years of experience to the table, ensuring ROP is resourced for the work ahead. She also brings warmth and a sense of humor that reminds us to slow down and laugh together, especially in the tougher moments.
Sam was born and raised on the New Hampshire seashore and made her way to Central Oregon by following her devotion to working for justice. After a stint in Washington DC, Sam began working for Best Buddies, organizing fundraising bicycle rides that raised millions of dollars for people with disabilities. After seven years with Best Buddies in New England and the Bay Area, Sam was hired by the JMT Wilderness Conservancy as Development Director to set up their development department. Unable to resist the pull of Oregon, Sam came to Central Oregon as Development Director for KPOV, High Desert Community Radio. She led the radio station to record levels of fundraising each of her years there. She also expanded and improved KPOV’s communications, outreach, and social media presence. Sam is excited to bring her fundraising and communications skills to ROP’s organizing for real and lasting change in rural Oregon. Sam is a mother to LJ and Owen and is married to her husband John. Sam enjoys backpacking and all kinds of music.
