Suzanne
Irwin-Wells
Celebrating
34 years in the nonprofit sector, specializing in fundraising; 17
years experience as a consultant, 9 years experience as chief development
officer
Consulting
Practice
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Project Coordinator, 1972 – 1984
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Irwin-Wells Associates, 1984 – Present
Director
of Development Positions
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North San Mateo County Center for the Arts, 1982 – 1984
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San Francisco Institute on Aging, 1986 – 1995
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Mount Zion Health
Systems, Inc., 1990 – 95
Creation
of New Development Programs
Established new departments, including solicitation
plans, volunteer training, staff coaching
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Mount Zion Health Systems, Inc.; Mount Zion Institute on Aging
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North San Mateo County Center for the Arts
Mergers
Planned, implemented development department mergers including systems,
staff, volunteer structures
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Mount Zion Institute
on Aging, Mount Zion Health Systems
Establishment
of New Nonprofit Organizations
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Marin Rape Crisis Center, 1973
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The Women’s Foundation, 1979
Political
Campaigns
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Coordinated volunteers, created materials, planned events,
Hsolicited
gifts, 1969 – 1974
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US Senate Campaign, 1970
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Statewide Initiatives, 1969, 1970
Teaching
/ Professional Trainings
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Adjunct
Faculty: Golden Gate University (Capital Campaign /
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Major Gifts; Intro. to Fundraising)
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Guest Lecturer: Institute for Nonprofit Organization
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Management, USF; DER; UC Santa Cruz.
Publications
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Planning and Implementing Your Major Gifts Campaign, 2002
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(John Wiley & Sons Inc.), second printing
Professional
Affiliations
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Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (1984 – Present)
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Member, Development Executives Roundtable (1993 – Present)
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Member, Association of Philanthropic Counsel (2002 – Present)
Volunteer
Affiliations
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Member, Board of Trustees, Grace Cathedral
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Member, Alumni Committee, Northwestern University’s
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$1.4 Billion Campaign
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Chair, Scholarship Committee, Golden Gate University
Education
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Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Organization Management,
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University of San Francisco, 1993
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MBA, Arts Administration, Golden Gate University, 1983
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BS, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, 1969
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Certificate, Piano, Sherwood School of Music (Extension),
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Chicago, 1964
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Junior Certificate, Piano, Quincy (IL) Conservatory of Music
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