Nikki Simpson

About Nikki Simpson

A results-driven, highly motivated, organized leader with a proven track record of achievement in major gifts, planned gifts, blended gifts, corporate/foundation relations, advancement team management, stewardship execution, scholarship and endowment pay down management, board relations, project management, event fundraising and strategic planning. Utilize communication skills to develop long-term relationships with constituents and donors. Use of industry best practices to secure long term support and significant gifts. Finds great joy for being a conduit to fulfilling the philanthropic wishes of the donor. Creative and innovative with events coordination that showcases the organization and meets the set objectives. With more than 26 years in advancement I have extensive experience in development and as an operations leader. The back shop work is so important to the frontline that I enjoy blending all foundations of advancement together and can effectively navigate either side.

Experience

1. Sr Development Officer- College of Technology

   Indiana State University

   Jul 2018 — Present · Terre Haute, IN, US

   Create and execute an Alumni engagement plan. Steward donors. To grow constituent support and increase funding to the College of Technology at Indiana State University. Focusing on key initiatives and funding priorities to yield philanthropic dollars.Work with Corporate relations to build significant relationships and secured dollars for programs in the College of Technology Collaborate with the Dean to build a stronger focuses Advisory Board to drive relationships and funding for priority programs

Education

• Indiana State University

  BS, Communications, Business Administration

  1988 — 1995

• Indiana State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Organizational Communication, General

  1988