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Kristian Nguyen

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Innovative development professional with more than 13 years of experience in fundraising and project management. Passionate about developing fresh fundraising and donor relation strategies that not only drive giving but also help supporters feel like true partners in an organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Services Officer

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
St. Paul
01.2021 - Current
  • Partner with gift officers on donor cultivation, solicitation, and donor relation strategies
  • Provide project management support so that gift officers meet weekly, monthly and annual fundraising metrics
  • Oversee all aspects of the donor stewardship including impact reporting

Executive Director/Director of Development

Basilica of Saint Mary
Minneapolis
06.2017 - 01.2021
  • Led a fundraising team of eight people to develop, implement, and communicate fundraising campaigns resulting in $3.4 million raised for the Basilica of Saint Mary, $500,000 raised for Saint Vincent de Paul, and $1 million raised for the Basilica Landmark

Associate Director of Development

Basilica of Saint Mary
Minneapolis
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Managed a fundraising team of five to execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns

Annual Giving Coordinator

Basilica of Saint Mary
Minneapolis
05.2011 - 09.2015
  • Managed the annual fundraising campaigns for the Basilica, Saint Vincent de Paul, and the Basilica Landmark ensuring appeals were on time and budget and fundraising goals were met

Development Assistant

Basilica of Saint Mary
Minneapolis
05.2009 - 05.2011
  • Ensured smooth operations of the Development Department by planning meetings and events, arranging schedules, and documenting all organizational data for the Director of Development and the Basilica Landmark Board of Directors

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism -

St. Catherine University
05.2008

Skills

  • Donor stewardship
  • Strategy development
  • Donor relations
  • Content strategy
  • Writing and editing
  • Project management
  • Impact reporting
  • Relationship development
  • Prospect management
  • Event Planning

Timeline

Development Services Officer

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2021 - Current

Executive Director/Director of Development

Basilica of Saint Mary
06.2017 - 01.2021

Associate Director of Development

Basilica of Saint Mary
09.2015 - 06.2017

Annual Giving Coordinator

Basilica of Saint Mary
05.2011 - 09.2015

Development Assistant

Basilica of Saint Mary
05.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism -

St. Catherine University
Kristian Nguyen