Jeremy Jacobsen
Senior Director of Development @Iowa State University Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Development @Iowa State University Foundation
Spearheaded the formulation of marketing and solicitation strategies for the Priority Initiatives fundraising team, driving a brand-new fundraising concept in mid-level giving defined as gifts between to approximately $11.8M in contributions and pledges within the past 4 years. A team that started as one person with an innovative concept has grown to six with a 10-year strategic plan of 10 and approximately $12M in sustained annual donations within this targeted marketplace segment.•Demonstrating expertise in working within multiple segments of potential donors, responsible for households and the engagement therein. Proficiently analyze data to develop a comprehensive multi-channel marketing, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategy, encompassing annual gifts, planned gifts, and six and seven-figure donations.•Utilizing data-driven metrics to identify and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to facilitate performance discussions, create work plans, and provide coaching and development for individual contributors.•Lead, train, coach, and influenced a dedicated team of development officers and support staff, focused on cash/pledge fundraising. Adopting a leadership and management style that is innovative and adaptive to thrive in a rapidly evolving non-profit fundraising environment.•Conducted market segment analysis to determine Development officer ROI and crafted compelling value propositions for the Priority Initiatives team. With a focus on pipeline growth and collaboration, analyze past and predictive behavior modeled data as story telling the overall value of the program to the overarching strategic plan of the organization.•Early in career managed responsibilities of a student staffed phone center while successfully cultivating a development portfolio of alumni and friends. Personally solicited and advanced the pipeline, securing leadership annual donors generating in donations in year 1.
EDUCATION
Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management
Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2 years towards Bachelor of Applied Science, Political Science
University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts - MA, Philanthropy and Non-Profit Development
SKILLS
ABOUT JEREMY JACOBSEN
With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, I hold a Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development and am a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). I specialize in nonprofit development, management, and leadership. My strengths lie in strategic thinking, mentoring, marketing strategy, and coaching, enabling me to drive impactful change and growth within organizations.
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