Sue Zarnowski
Maximizing the potential of people, programs, and processes
- Role
- Director of Development Operations at Hopkins School
- Location
- West Haven, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sue Zarnowski
Experienced and energetic professional with a robust background in higher education and membership associations, committed to elevating programs, people, and processes. Proficient in fostering student belonging and success, promoting diversity and inclusion, and cultivating strong interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Skilled in crisis management and conflict resolution. Passionate about student engagement, leadership development, women\'s empowerment, and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth.*Additional experience in the world of fundraising - cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors to secure significant contributions. Proficient in identifying prospects, conducting donor research, and tailoring compelling pitches to align donor interests with organizational goals. Skilled in leveraging various communication channels to engage donors effectively. Committed to fostering long-term partnerships that drive meaningful philanthropic impact.
Experience
Director of Development Operations
Oct 2024 — Present
Design, implement, and refine systems, processes, and protocols to optimize operational efficiency and support strategic fundraising goals across the Development Office- Lead the end-to-end donor communications cycle, ensuring timely and accurate execution of gift acknowledgments, pledge reminders, fund balance letters, the Annual Report on Philanthropy, and the Report to Leadership Donors- Oversee the planning and execution of comprehensive donor stewardship and recognition strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention.
Education
University of Notre Dame
Executive Certification, Negotiation
2013 — 2013
University of Southern California
Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Change and Leadership
2021
Southern Connecticut State University
B.S., B.A., Communication - Advertising and Promotions, Spanish
2007 — 2011
University of New Haven
M.A., Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2011 — 2012
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