About Victoria
Victoria Dietz founded Empower Charitable on the belief that strong partnerships can change the world, and that nonprofit leaders deserve experienced, deeply engaged fundraising partners who are personally invested in their success.
With two decades of fundraising experience, including 12 years in leadership at one of the nation's premier fundraising consulting firms, Victoria brings extensive expertise in campaign planning and execution, major gifts, philanthropic strategy, and organizational development. Throughout her career, she has partnered with more than 75 nonprofit organizations, helping executives, boards, and fundraising teams navigate pivotal moments, inspire transformational philanthropy, and achieve sustained fundraising success.
Known for her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach, Victoria has worked closely with hundreds of philanthropists, helping nonprofit leaders and volunteers build meaningful donor relationships and secure significant philanthropic investments. She brings a combination of strategic perspective, practical fundraising expertise, and a personal commitment to the success of every organization she serves.
A sought-after speaker and presenter, Victoria has delivered keynotes and presentations for numerous professional and philanthropic organizations, including AFP DC's Bridge Conference, the Chicago Council of Planned Giving, the Virginia Fund Raising Institute, the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence, and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. She has also conducted national trainings for DonorSearch, Bloomerang, United Way, and the YMCA.
Victoria holds a B.A. from the College of William & Mary. She currently serves on the boards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) DC Chapter and the Virginia Association of Museums and is a member of the AFP Indian River Chapter. She is a former co-chair of the Giving USA Editorial Review Board, contributing to the nation's longest-running annual report on philanthropy.
Her longstanding commitment to the nonprofit sector also includes participation in the Business Women's Giving Circle through the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia and previous board service with the AFP Hampton Roads Chapter, Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council, and Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach. She is a past chair of the Virginia Fund Raising Institute and a former steering committee member of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation's Community Leadership Partners. In 2015, Victoria was recognized by Inside Business as a "40 Under 40" honoree for her professional achievements and community leadership.
