Phoebe Chalk-Wadsworth

About Phoebe Chalk-Wadsworth

Phoebe has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy, public relations, community and alumni engagement, and event planning. She is the President of Chalk Consulting, LLC a woman-minority owned business established to advance a broad range of charitable organizations in the non-profit and higher education sectors. Dr. Chalk-Wadsworth leverages her experiences in academics, arts and culture, social service, research, and even intercollegiate athletics to bring the absolute best comprehensive approach to every client. Dr. Chalk-Wadsworth, in partnership with Alexander|Carrillo Consulting, has been an integral member of a team who launched the $23 million capital campaign for the Fox Tucson Theatre. In addition, she has raised money for 88 Crime, created philanthropic strategies for the University of Nevada Athletics Department, Tech4Change, as well as facilitated board engagement and goal setting for the UA College of Education/TUSD Cooper Environmental Learning Center.Prior to starting Chalk Consulting, she worked at the University of Arizona at the Eller College of Management, Intercollegiate Athletics, and the University of Arizona Foundation. Her experience includes principal gifts, major gifts, and annual giving fundraising, board engagement, public relations, foundation relations, corporate relations, community relations, special events, alumni relations, athletic administration, and teaching. During her time at Arizona she raised more than $29 million, created positive relationships internally and externally, and developed alumni and community engagement programming.She is a native Tucsonan and a two-time graduate of the University of Arizona, obtaining her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. Dr. Chalk-Wadsworth has served on numerous boards and committees. She enjoys her speaking engagements and involvement with Angel Charity for Children, UA Hispanic Alumni Club, Sands Club, the Bobcat Alumni Board of the University of Arizona, and the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign.Phoebe is married to Earl Wadsworth, a veteran and Cal Berkeley graduate who is a musician and teacher. They are happy raising their Aussie-doodle Izzi B and being involved with their extended family.

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Chalk Consulting Llc

   May 2022 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US

   Fundraising consulting focused on universities, community colleges and non-profits.Feasibility studiesCapital CampaignExecutive board involvementDonor relations and stewardshipAlumni engagement strategies.Special event consultant.Public relations and community engagementCorporate giving and branding strategiesResearcher, author, and speakerClients have included: Fox Tucson Theatre (in partnership with Alexander|Carrillo Consulting), 88 Crime, & Tech4Change.

Education

• University of Arizona

  BA, Psychology

  1985 — 1990

• University of Arizona

  Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Higher Education

  2008

• Northern Arizona University

  M.Ed., Educational Leadership

  1997

Skills

• Teaching
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Mentoring
• Strategy
• Community Outreach
• Student Affairs
• Non-Profits
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Leadership Development
• Athletic Administration
• Leadership
• Research
• Fundraising
• Student Development
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Event Planning
• Communication
• Coaching
• Staff Development
• Public Relations
• Sports Management
• Marketing
• Sports
• Higher Education
• Athletics
• Facebook
• Social Networking
• Volunteering
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Editing
• Strategic Planning
• Education
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Nonprofits
• Event Management