Nicole Rathje

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Palmer College of Chiropractic, excelling in strategic partnerships and alumni engagement. Expert in event coordination and relationship building, I successfully launched initiatives that significantly increased donor participation and strengthened community ties. Adept at managing budgets and driving business development to achieve organizational goals.

• Expanded Palmer College’s chiropractic association relations program into a nationally recognized organizational resource.
• Directed the two largest budgets in the Advancement division, ensuring fiscal accountability and strategic growth.
• Nominated to serve on the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress membership committee.
• Spearheaded alumni engagement initiatives that increased annual giving participation and strengthened leadership donor relationships.
• Designed and executed multi-day alumni and donor events across the U.S. and Central America.
• Developed Alumni Ambassador program, recruiting top alumni to mentor students and represent Palmer College nationally.
• Formally launched a referral program using Referral Rock at Quartermaster, driving new client acquisition.
• Held virtual strategy conversations with partners and authored monthly newsletters to strengthen collaboration and visibility.

• Board Chair, The Legacy Project
• Committee Member, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)
• Partner, Chiropractic Summit
• Fundraising Committee Member, Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan
• Leader, Quad Cities Motherless Daughters Support Group