Cherie Fitzgerald
Director Of Resources & Logistics
Cherie FitzgeraldĀ brings over 20 years of experience in banking and youth leadership to her role as Head of Operations. A dynamic organizer and trusted community leader, Cherie has successfully managed 7v7 football operations in New York for the past 3 years. Her background in financial services, team development, and fundraising makes her a critical asset to the program. In addition to her professional achievements, Cherie is passionate about mentoring young athletes and helping them grow both on and off the field.
Key Experience & Skills:
ā¢ 3 years managing 7v7 football operations in New York
ā¢ Oversight of bookkeeping, payments, team schedules, and logistics
ā¢ Organized hotel and travel accommodations for multi-day tournaments
ā¢ Spearheaded team-building events and athlete engagement initiatives
ā¢ Designed and executed fundraising campaigns including:
ā¢ Football-A-Thon: Personalized donation links generating ~$2,000 per athlete
ā¢ Buffalo Wild Wings Partnership: Percentage-based give-back coupon system
ā¢ Super Bowl Boxes: Seasonal campaign raising funds through $25 squares
ā¢ Color/Football Fundraiser: High-yield strategy with guaranteed funds per athlete
ā¢ Expertise in 501(c)(3) setup to support large donations and corporate partnerships
ā¢ Current Branch Supervisor at MidHudson Valley Federal Credit Union
ā¢ Coaches and develops banking staff
ā¢ Leads professional development initiatives focused on leadership
ā¢ Actively teaches financial literacy and credit education to youth
ā¢ 20+ years in banking, including mortgage lending, retail operations, and credit education
