Joshua E. Waggoner

About Joshua E. Waggoner

Passionate, results oriented, servant leader with a heart for success and others.Top 5 Strengths Finder themes; Activator, Futuristic, Strategic, Competition, and MaximizerProfessionallyPassinate, results oriented, highly driven / highly competivite, leader that thrives in a number of verticals. With nearly 30 yrs of experience primarily in two verticals; fundraising and development for Universities ( think VC for higher education) and in the health benefits space I have acceled at every position I have been afforded to occupy.Core Competencies- Major Gifts & Capital Campaigns- Donor Cultivation & Stewardship- Corporate & Foundation Relations- Strategic Partnership Development- Event Planning & Revenue Growth- Team Leadership & Coaching- Relationship Building & Networking- Marketing & Program DevelopmentKey Accomplishments-$45M gift secured for remaining of a College of Businenss- Multiple six and seven figure gifts at two separate institutions- Oversaw multiple events with six figure ROIOther key attributes- Service on numerous boards for a number of local and national charities- Multiple of certifications pursued and obtained during professional career- Active throughout life within my faith- Hiked and summitted multiple 14\'ers (mountains above ft)- Ran and completed multiple marathons for charity- Completed multiple triatholons for charityEducation- MBA; University of New Orleans - 3.45 G{A- BA Journalism; Murray State University - 3.0 GPA- Certificate of Philanthropy; Indiana University School of P••••••••@gmail.com61••••••97

Experience

1. Men s Stylist

   Dillard's

   Jul 2025 — Present · Franklin, TN, US

Education

• University of New Orleans

  MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Murray State University

  Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Business

  1993 — 1997