Taryn Jensen

About Taryn Jensen

Dedicated and reliable nonprofit professional with nearly 25 years of experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and partnership building. Skilled at cultivating meaningful connections across diverse audiences, from grassroots organizations to high-net-worth individuals. Known for strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as being a confident public speaker and effective moderator. A collaborative, solutions-oriented team player with a high level of discretion and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges with professionalism and poise.

Experience

1. Relationship Lead for the Giving Pledge & Senior Program Officer, Gates Foundation

   Gates Foundation

   Jul 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead the Relationship Management team for the Giving Pledge.

Education

• Wharton Executive Education

  Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development, Executive Leadership

• Stanford Center for Professional Development

  Advanced Project Management Certificate, Project Management, Professional Certificate, in progress

  2011 — 2012

• The American College of Financial Services

  Chartered Advisors in Philanthropy, Philanthropy

• University of Washington

  Sociology, Communications, Social Welfare, Race Relations

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Proposal Writing
• Recruiting
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Project Planning
• Global Health
• Non-Profits
• Program Evaluation
• Program Management
• Philanthropy
• Program Development
• Research
• Event Planning
• Grants
• Project Coordination
• Fundraising
• Event Management
• Social Networking
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Public Speaking