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Shelley's Career Path
Executive Director Corporate and Foundation RelationsDec. 2018 -
Feb. 2025
West Virginia University Foundation, IncExecutive Director Corporate and Foundation Relations
Morgantown, West VirginiaI led corporate and foundation partnerships for institutional investors and focus on process improvement, communication, and transparency. I am managing an active portfolio of long-term and newer corporate and foundation investors with a capacity of six-and seven-figure philanthropy. I provide expert-level guidance to university and foundation leadership and colleagues on corporate and founda...
Independent ConsultantJul. 2018 -
Jan. 2019
San Diego State UniversityIndependent Consultant
San Diego, California, United StatesPresident Adele del a Torre hired my LLC to partner with University thought leaders as they conceptualized transformational, trans disciplinary initiatives where SDSU supported and leveraged its faculty talent and expertise to create innovative solutions to societal challenges. The end result of this ideation process resulted in a formal Big Ideas program launched in 2021.
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Foundation and Corporate GivingJan. 2012 -
May. 2018
University of California, DavisAssistant Vice Chancellor, Foundation and Corporate Giving
Davis CAIn my both roles at University of California as: Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Foundation and Corporate Giving (Jan 2015 May 2018) Executive Director, Foundation and Corporate Giving (Jan 2012 to Jan 2015), I was responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive corporate and foundation relations strategy for University of California Davis. Key achievements of this role are: • Led s...

Shelley's Posts

  • About

    I am a results-oriented executive with expertise in philanthropic partnerships. I have a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships with foundations, corporations, and non-profits to create a sustainable and impactful future.

  • Cases & Experiences

    • Secured $100m+ in private grants • Developed and executed a strategic plan resulting in a 20% increase in funding for my organization • Built and maintained a network of over 100 strategic partners

  • Work Order

    • Identify funding opportunities • Develop tailored fundraising strategies • Craft competitive proposals • Facilitate meetings with funders • Implement grant management systems • Enhance donor relations

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