Jennifer Jones
St Louis,MO
Summary
I am a driven and enthusiastic fundraising leader with a recognized ability to foster meaningful, long-term relationships with donors, community partners, volunteers, and staff. I have a record of developing, growing, and sustaining revenue through annual, major, and planned gifts; creating compelling content that inspires action; and serving as a value-added leader and team member.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Philanthropy Officer
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Grew a portfolio of high-capacity donors to support research and hospital-driven priorities, realizing a 400% increase in annual revenue over three years
- Co-led fundraising campaigns in breast and head and neck cancers, securing $8 million in new philanthropy to date
- Created meaningful, customized stewardship for donor and donor families including lab tours, one-to-one encounters with physician scientists, educational events, and more
- Led efforts to elevate donor experiences and secure new philanthropy through the development of strategic communication content, including feature stories, impact reports, cases for support and more
- Developed strategic partnerships with physician-scientists at Siteman Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine to identify grateful patients and drive philanthropic investment in the following areas: breast cancer, head and neck cancer, radiation oncology and obstetrics & gynecology.
Development Director
University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with Dean to identify key alumni and funding partners to cultivate and solicit, including a lead principal gift prospect
- Successfully secured funding from a private foundation to support the development of a novel PharmD/Physician’s Assistant program
- Supported the development of a brick campaign in the final stages of a capital expansion of the College and collaborated with colleagues to plan and implement the College’s annual scholarship luncheon for donors.
Director of Donor Engagement
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Served as primary relationship manager, providing new and existing foundation donors with opportunities to deepen their charitable giving to the community through the foundation
- Co-led a successful campaign to raise $4 million to renovate 25,000 square feet office space, creating a campus for nonprofits and the foundation known as the CF Campus, which opened in November 2018.
Independent Consultant
St. Louis Nonprofits
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Served in consultative development and leadership roles for nonprofit clients, including Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Southside Early Childhood Center, and Great Circle (now KVS Missouri).
Director of Donor Engagement
Saint Louis Community Foundation
05.2007 - 02.2012
- Provided tailored philanthropic services to families, businesses and community groups working through the Foundation to accomplish their charitable giving goals, including the Alberici Corporation and Foundation and the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund.
Advancement Officer
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Led the foundation's development and marketing efforts, including its annual and major gift program, a nonprofit awards event, media relations, as well as print and digital publications and content.
- During my tenure with the foundation, its assets grew from $70 to $100 million.
Regional Executive Director
American Lung Association of Arizona
01.2000 - 01.2002
- As Regional Executive Director, I led fund development and operations, implementing successful fundraising events including a walk-a-thon and expanded our operational impact through marketing and strategic planning
- I also secured grant funding from local and national foundations and corporations, including a three-year $360,000 challenge grant from St
- Luke’s Charitable Health Initiative to implement one of the organization’s flagship programs statewide.
Director of Lung Health Programs
American Lung Association of Arizona
01.1997 - 01.2000
- As Director of Lung Health Programs, I developed strategic partnerships with local hospitals, schools, colleges, and community organizations to plan and implement evidence-based programs for children and adults with lung disease
- In addition, I worked collaboratively with our national office as a Master Trainer in school-based asthma education, training ALA staff across the country to build successful partnerships to support program implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
SIU Edwardsville
Skills
- Fund Development
- Marketing & Communications
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Staff & Board Development
- Strategic Planning
Clifton Strengths
Strategic ~ Input ~ Intellection ~ Connectedness ~ Positivity
Affiliations
- Association of Healthcare Professionals
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Philanthropy Officer
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Development Director
University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy
08.2019 - 03.2020
Director of Donor Engagement
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
05.2017 - 01.2019
Independent Consultant
St. Louis Nonprofits
01.2012 - 03.2017
Director of Donor Engagement
Saint Louis Community Foundation
05.2007 - 02.2012
Advancement Officer
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
08.2003 - 05.2007
Regional Executive Director
American Lung Association of Arizona
01.2000 - 01.2002
Director of Lung Health Programs
American Lung Association of Arizona
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
SIU Edwardsville
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