MissionWired Announces Leadership Team Update

Trista Murphy To Step Into Expanded Role As Executive Vice President, Partnership Growth

WASHINGTON (May 14, 2026) — MissionWired announced that Trista Murphy will step into a newly created role of Executive Vice President, Partnership Growth. In this elevated and expanded role, Trista will lead MissionWired’s business development to support nonprofit partners and their world-changing missions while continuing to drive innovation and growth for existing partners.

“As the leader of MissionWired’s nonprofit practice for the last three years, Trista has strengthened our culture of strategic intention, rigor, and collaboration, making MissionWired the leading agency of record for nonprofits and causes,” said Kate Kline, CEO. “This new role, and Trista’s appointment to it, is an intentional investment into the nonprofit community, ensuring that we’re always evolving and innovating to deliver what our partners need.”

Trista brings nearly two decades of fundraising experience as a member of the nonprofit community to her leadership at MissionWired. With in-house leadership experience growing top-tier fundraising programs at organizations like Make-A-Wish America, Americares, and Save the Children USA, she brings deep insight, understanding, and perspective to the firm.

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to help more nonprofits achieve the results and growth their world-changing missions require,” said Trista. “Our partners’ missions could not be more urgent at this moment. I’m eager to continue connecting with nonprofit leaders in my capacity as EVP of Partnership Growth, to learn more about the challenges they’re facing and explore how our uniquely talented team of strategists, data scientists, and creative storytellers can support them.”

As Executive Vice President, Trista will continue to oversee the best-in-class services and products that MissionWired is known for, ensuring our clients and partners benefit from the latest advancements in the fundraising industry.

“We’re excited to keep building on the depth of expertise in direct response fundraising that has raised transformative revenue for nonprofits and causes,” said Kate. “And we’re grateful to all of our progressive and mission-driven partners for trusting us with their important and urgent work.”

MissionWired is the premier growth accelerator for leading nonprofits and political organizations. Since 2007, they have led the direct response fundraising industry, raising more than $5 billion for our partners with cutting-edge and award-winning strategies, tools, and solutions.