Michela Gaffo begins her career as an advertising and marketing expert, and in 2003 she chose to switch to the non-profit sector to work as a full-time fundraiser. She gained extensive experience in medium and large organisations, from social and health care to international cooperation, in which she held various roles up to the direction of all fundraising activities. She is currently working as Head of Marketing for Italia Non Profit, a data company specialising in the philanthropic sector.