Nicole Clute

About Nicole Clute

Serving four years as a Leadership Annual Gift Officer at Gonzaga University, I leverage my decade of fundraising and relationship management experience to manage a portfolio of approximately donors. By utilizing innovative CRM technologies like EverTrue’s Donor Experience Officer platform, and Salesforce CRM, our team fosters meaningful and personalized engagement to support unrestricted funds and academic programs across the university’s schools and colleges. Partnering with University Advancement colleagues and campus teams, we prioritize strategic collaboration to generate impactful revenue streams. My expertise in donor stewardship, CRM strategy, and cross-functional teamwork helps cultivate a culture of philanthropy that advances Gonzaga’s mission to empower educational access and excellence.

Experience

1. Sr Leadership Annual Gift Officer

   Gonzaga University

   Oct 2025 — Present · Spokane, WA, US

   Oversee daily operations of the Leadership Annual Gifts team, driving annual giving programs and donor pipeline growth. • Manage a portfolio of prospects, implementing strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen relationships vital to Gonzaga University\'s mission.

Education

• Eastern Washington University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Applied Development Psychology

• Whitworth University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

  2009 — 2012