Jenny Jones

About Jenny Jones

With a background in higher education and philanthropy, including key roles such as Director of Alumni Affairs at Duke University Medical Center and Executive Director of Alumni Affairs at UNC Charlotte, I bring extensive strategic planning, relationship building, and program management expertise to achieve meaningful results. I am dedicated to advancing organizational goals and creating lasting value. Holding a Ph.D. in higher education administration, I leverage my experience to assist institutions in achieving their strategic and operational goals. As a consultant, I offer customized solutions in advancement strategy, donor relations, and alumni engagement. I partner with DRG to help institutions enhance engagement, stewardship, and fundraising effectiveness. Additionally, I speak at nonprofit conferences and conduct Gallup StrengthsFinder team training for nonprofit organizations, equipping teams with the strategies and insights needed to maximize their impact.To engage my services for your upcoming learning initiative, please visit

Experience

1. Project Specialist

   Donor Relations Group

   Aug 2023 — Present

   I collaborate with nonprofit and higher education institutions to enhance donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising strategies. I provide StrengthsFinder workshops, project management, strategic insights, and tailored solutions to help organizations strengthen relationships and drive meaningful impact. Additionally, I support learning engagements, including conference speaking and team training, to equip professionals with best practices in donor relations.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Doctor, Philosophy

  2009 — 2020

• Appalachian State University

  MA, Higher Education

  1993