Justin N. Smith
Chair of the Board of Directors @Parkinson\'s Resources Of Oregon
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WORK HISTORY
Chair of the Board of Directors @Parkinson\'s Resources Of Oregon
Beaverton, OR, US
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EDUCATION
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Master of Music, Voice Performance
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Certificate in Fundraising Management, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Washington State University
Bachelor of Music, Voice Performance
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Musical Arts, Voice Performance
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Certificate in Fundraising Leadership, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
ABOUT JUSTIN N. SMITH
I’m an advancement leader with 10+ years of experience driving major gifts, donor engagement, and strategic initiatives across higher education, the performing arts, and statewide nonprofit organizations. My career has centered on building strong relationships, elevating institutional visibility, and delivering measurable fundraising results that directly support students, faculty, research, and community impact.At Washington State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, I consistently create and deploy major gifts strategy with annual goals exceeding $750K, consistently closing five‑figure and emerging six‑figure gifts, strengthening donor pipelines, and partnering closely with academic leadership to align philanthropic opportunities with institutional priorities. I’m known for bringing data‑driven discipline to portfolio management, deploying innovative outreach systems, and generating momentum across complex units.Before WSU, I advanced fundraising and engagement programs at the Oregon State University Foundation and Alumni Association, where I supported academic leaders, developed engagement strategies for major markets, and built metrics and team structures that supported donor qualification, discovery, and cultivation at scale.I also bring executive leadership experience outside of higher education. Serving as Board Chair for Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, I have led strategic planning, governance improvements, and the hiring of a new Executive Director—experience that strengthens my ability to navigate both organizational strategy and frontline relationship-building.I thrive in mission‑driven environments where collaboration, storytelling, and disciplined fundraising systems come together to inspire transformative philanthropy. I’m especially motivated by roles that allow me to lead teams, develop talent, and shape advancement strategy in a campaign or growth phase.Major gifts • Principal gifts • Advancement leadership • Donor strategy • Fundraising management • Campaign planning • Portfolio optimization • Higher education advancement • Nonprofit leadership • Board governance • Cross‑unit collaboration • Alumni engagement • Strategic partnerships • Team development
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