Sara Giacalone

Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations @Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Madison, WI, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2021 — Present

Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations @Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

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Madison, WI, US

I provide leadership for WFAA/Campus decision-making and strategy implementation related to fundraising and stewardship.A key team member of the multi-year Salesforce/Affinaquest transition project, I serve as a designer and subject matter expert on fundraising and stewardship systems and processes. My expertise supports change management, process improvement, and ongoing oversight.I collaborate closely with WFAA Leadership, Development staff, and Campus Partners to create robust systems to streamline stewardship and fundraising efforts.As a manager, I am dedicated to fostering growth and supporting individual interests and career progression while guiding us toward achieving our shared goalsAdditionally, I lead the annual strategic plan and budget process for Central Stewardship, ensuring our initiatives are aligned with organizational objectives and resources.As an AI enthusiast I am leveraging generative AI to create efficiencies in day-to-day operations, driving innovation and excellence in the nonprofit space.

EDUCATION

2009 — 2012

Loyola University Chicago

BA in Management/Minor in Business Communication, Management

2001 — 2002

The Art Institutes

Graphic Arts

2003 — 2004

New Mexico State University

Graphic Arts

SKILLS

Project PlanningPolicyPhotoshop, Illustrator, and IndesignNonprofitsSponsorshipImisStrategic PlanningEditingEvent ManagementMeeting PlanningNon-Profit AdministrationProgram DevelopmentManagementProject ManagementConstantcontactLeadershipPress ReleasesMembership DevelopmentReal MagnetSocial NetworkingStrategic CommunicationsAssociation ManagementSocial MediaBudgetsRecruitingNewslettersNon-Profit Board ManagementSocial Media MarketingMembership RelationsYourmembershipMarketing CommunicationsMembership GrowthStrategyVolunteer ManagementMembership BuildingFundraisingEvent PlanningConstant ContactPublic RelationsMicrosoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook

ABOUT SARA GIACALONE

I lead at the intersection of relationships, systems, and strategy, helping organizations focus their time and energy on the work that actually improves fundraising outcomes.

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