Jen Lee

• Responsible for raising all contributed revenue (5.5M) from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), lead a department of five.
• Work with MD and the Artistic Director (AD) to support, create and lead the organization’s strategic initiatives, partnerships, positioning, and storytelling.
• Manage and foster relationships with donors, funders, prospects, partners, and community members to positively impact contributed revenue and engage different communities.
• Act as an advisor to MD and AD to shape the organization’s future and project planning aligned with the strategic plan.

• Reporting directly to CEO and President, led organization’s business development during organizational merger.
• Developed and managed a portfolio of professional advisors, foundations, commercial Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) providers, corporations, CSR networks, sector partners, and supporting organizations that are interested in international grantmaking.
• Provided advisory services for strategic grantmaking, grantee identification, and best practices on relationship management between funders and grantees.
• Oversaw marketing and communications, implementing strategies that elevated visibility and strengthened Give2Asia's position in the philanthropic sector.
• As a member of the Leadership Team, guided organizational planning, implementation of activities and programs, and nurturing a work culture desirable to all staff across the globe.
• Represented Give2Asia at conferences and spoke at philanthropy and industry events.
• Maintained and shared sector news and trends to inform organizational strategy and served as subject matter expert for DAF and philanthropy, guiding programmatic decisions.

• Consulted with corporate, individual, and family clients to develop philanthropic strategies, design giving plans, and implement effective giving programs.

• Managed a portfolio of 100+ accounts totaling $40M (individual, family and corporate DAFs and nonprofit endowments), bequest donors and professional advisors.
• Led philanthropists through discovery and planning processes using "Giving with Impact" methodology and matched them with best-fit nonprofit organizations based on giving motivations, impact goals, and available budget.
• Managed grant cycles for fund holders, serving as a liaison between donors/funders and nonprofit organizations, and provided research and impact reports.
• Managed special funds/grant programs set up for specific issues: corporate funds with employee engagement and fundraising, COVID-19 relief assistance, local community of specific geographic location.
• Led a team of five in driving client and account stewardship strategy.
• Oversaw Professional Advisor Council and Changemakers Circle, a legacy giving circle.
• Planned and executed annual nonprofit convening, a benefit and cultivation event for all nonprofit accounts.
• As a member of Gift Planning Team, opened new funds and cultivated prospective fund holders.
• Served as a subject matter expert for endowments, fundraising best practices, and the arts and culture sector.
• Maintained expertise on the nonprofit landscape, building relationships with organizations of all sizes and mission areas.

• Advised nonprofit clients on philanthropic fundraising and campaign strategy specializing in data-driven development assessments and strategy, interim development services, and the arts and culture sector.
• Analyzed and synthesized donor wealth screening and qualitative donor interview data to inform fundraising strategy and advised clients on cultivation and solicitation strategy for multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns and programs.
• Designed and executed stakeholder meetings and interviews to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
• Communicated methodology and results to the leadership of client organizations, partnering with staff on implementation.

Highlighted Clients: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Intiman Theatre, KNKX (88.5), Northwest Kidney Centers, Wing Luke Museum

• Managed a portfolio of 100+ mid-major donors and corporate sponsors.
• Coordinated all fundraising and stewardship events including opening night gala events.