Nicole Langert, MPA, CFRE
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished gift officer with 13 years of progressively responsible alumni and grateful patient fundraising experience at top academic medical centers. Demonstrated track record of soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gifts. Skilled at building trusting and productive partnerships with key stakeholders, including faculty, board members, and donors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Major Gifts
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
04.2018 - Current
- Serve as primary gift officer for Lurie Cancer Center, specializing in major gift solicitation for hematologic malignancies, breast, genitourinary, and lung oncology research from grateful patients and foundations
- Raise $2-$2.5M annually for basic science, clinical and translational research, education and training
- Manage senior philanthropic advisory board and created a new young professional fundraising board
- Manage Assistant Director, Individual Giving and oversee grateful patient annual giving program
Associate Director, Alumni Giving
Rush University Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed portfolio of 120-150 medical, nursing, and graduate alumni with $100K+ gift capacity
- FY18: Exceeded fundraising goal by 690% ($1.38M) (including a $1M gift) and 61% (61) of visit goal by Q3
Assistant Director, Special Gifts
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed memorial fund program, third-party fundraising, and pipeline development for donors <$100K
- Recognized for highest productivity (in dollars raised) of all University entry-level gift officers in FY17
- FY17: Achieved 70% ($700K) of fundraising goal and 65% (51) of visit goal by Q3
- FY16: Exceeded fundraising goal by 370% ($2.17M) and visit goal by 130% (90)
Development Coordinator, Individual Giving
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided administrative and moves management support to 8-person fundraising team delivering $10M annual FRP
- Managed 60th School of Medicine Reunion Class, resulting in $192K and new endowed scholarship fund
Donor Relations Coordinator
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Prepared acknowledgments for more than 3,000 donors giving <$1K annually
- Managed donor token program and coordinated stewardship events for major and principal gift donors
Temporary Project Assistant III, Donor Relations
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to six-person team, promoting excellence in office operations
Education
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Sociology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN2011
Timeline
Director, Major Gifts
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
04.2018 - Current
Associate Director, Alumni Giving
Rush University Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Director, Special Gifts
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
04.2015 - 04.2017
Development Coordinator, Individual Giving
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
07.2012 - 04.2015
Donor Relations Coordinator
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
12.2011 - 07.2012
Temporary Project Assistant III, Donor Relations
University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Development
07.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Sociology
Indiana University
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management
University of Illinois
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