Leslie Hurst

VP of Advancement @Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

Indianapolis, IN, US
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2025 — Present

VP of Advancement @Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

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Indianapolis, IN, US

As a member of the senior leadership team, helps set the strategic direction, culture, and financial and organization health of the institution.Works closely with the VP of Major Gifts and VP of Marketing to ensure the organization’s advancement culture, systems and procedures supports overall Advancement execution. Provides leadership for Corporate Partnerships and Donor Impact Fund in support of the organization’s revenue goals and mission in every way. Works closely with Operations team to ensure development and maintenance of appropriate systems for chapter-wide fund development and reporting, including but not limited to research and cultivation, volunteer and donor management and stewardship, gift processing and recognition. Works closely with the CEO and VP of Major Gifts to ensure Advisory Boards are in alignment with Governing Board Gold Standard of operations expectations and supporting the Chapter’s Advancement and Mission Delivery annual goals and objectives.

EDUCATION

1997 — 2001

Indiana Wesleyan University

B.S. Business Administration; B.S, Management

SKILLS

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementPublic RelationsLeadershipGrant WritingBoard DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeEvent PlanningPhilanthropyNon-ProfitsMarketing CommunicationsTeam BuildingStaff DevelopmentFundraisingBudgetsSocial MediaCommunity OutreachCommunity DevelopmentBudgetingNonprofitsGroup PresentationsPublic SpeakingEvent ManagementNon-Profit AdministrationDirect SalesSocial NetworkingCustomer ServiceVolunteer Management

ABOUT LESLIE HURST

At the helm of development, community relations, and marketing & communications teams, I’ve impacted thousands of youth and communities through high-energy and genuine care for all stakeholders. By leveraging my expertise of 23 years in community outreach and non-profit leadership, I\'ve fostered enduring partnerships that have led to mission growth.

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