Nick Giacchina

Director of Advancement @Ischool At Illinois

Chicago, IL, US

Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, cultivating meaningful relationships that align donor interests with iSchool’s academic and programmatic priorities.• Design and implement donor engagement strategies, from identification through stewardship, and ensure all interactions are documented in the donor database.• Build strong partnerships with faculty and staff to understand research and programmatic strengths, translating them into philanthropic opportunities.• Collaborate with advancement colleagues to coordinate donor outreach, alumni engagement, and corporate relations. • Prioritize and schedule donor visits, prepare faculty and volunteers for donor interactions, and participating in school events and activities that advance fundraising goals.