Jonathan Walker, MBA, CFRE, CFRM

Director of Development, Athletics at The Citadel Foundation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Certificate in Fund Raising Management
    Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
    Apr, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Blackbaud Certification in Raiser's Edge NXT®
    Blackbaud
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certification in Raiser’s Edge ®
    Blackbaud
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
    CFRE International
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • The Citadel Foundation
    • Fundraising
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Development, Athletics
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Oversees the planning, growth, and development of The Citadel Athletics major gift program and fundraising pipeline through a calculated mix of development tactics such as donor visits, targeted athletic appeals, and high value stewardship opportunities to strategically fund leading athletics priorities in the areas of cadet-athlete scholarships, sport specific support, athletics endowments, and stadium/facility enhancements.

    • Director of Class Reunion Campaigns
      • Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

      Oversaw the successful management and completion of comprehensive/capital campaigns for milestone reunion classes (10th, 25th, 40th, and 50th) at The Citadel to fund immediate capital, operational, programmatic, and scholarship needs of the college. Supervised a department consisting of three frontline gift officers to maximize revenue generated toward the college’s annual and campaign goals.

    • Development Officer - Reunion Campaigns
      • Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

      Executed comprehensive/capital campaigns for milestone reunion classes (10th, 25th, 40th, and 50th) at The Citadel to fund immediate capital, operational, programmatic, and scholarship needs of the college. These campaigns are accomplished through a strategic balance primarily consisting of major gift, planned gift, and leadership annual gift fundraising and secondarily of volunteer management, and direct marketing tactics.

  • The Citadel
    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Coach - Mascot Program
      • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

      Provided leadership, coaching, and brand development to The Citadel’s Spike T. Bulldog Mascot Program. Provided leadership, coaching, and brand development to The Citadel’s Spike T. Bulldog Mascot Program.

  • The University of Georgia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director of Annual/Special Giving
      • Jun 2016 - May 2018

      Generated support and solicited gifts for the University of Georgia’s unrestricted scholarship fund (The Georgia Fund) through an omni-channel approach of direct mail and email solicitations, phone campaign, young alumni giving program, matching gift program, face-to face visits, and #GivingTuesday campaign while managing the office’s student worker team. Generated support and solicited gifts for the University of Georgia’s unrestricted scholarship fund (The Georgia Fund) through an omni-channel approach of direct mail and email solicitations, phone campaign, young alumni giving program, matching gift program, face-to face visits, and #GivingTuesday campaign while managing the office’s student worker team.

  • University of South Carolina
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mascot (Student-Athlete)
      • Aug 2011 - May 2015

      Four Year Letterman Portrayed the mascot and promoted the University at over 300 events annually, including appearances for all athletic teams, academic departments, administrative departments, Cocky’s Reading Express, and private appearances statewide. Led the Cocky team to final 4 finishes in the Capital One Mascot Challenge in 2012, 2013 (Write in), and 2014. Four Year Letterman Portrayed the mascot and promoted the University at over 300 events annually, including appearances for all athletic teams, academic departments, administrative departments, Cocky’s Reading Express, and private appearances statewide. Led the Cocky team to final 4 finishes in the Capital One Mascot Challenge in 2012, 2013 (Write in), and 2014.

  • Sodexo
    • France
    • Facilities Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Promotions Coordinator (Internship)
      • Sep 2013 - May 2014

      Served as the primary customer service, customer complaint, social media, and dining promotions resource for Carolina Dining at the University of South Carolina. Served as the primary customer service, customer complaint, social media, and dining promotions resource for Carolina Dining at the University of South Carolina.

Education

  • Clemson University
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    2015 - 2016
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia
    Bachelor’s Degree, Majors: Management and Marketing.
    2011 - 2015

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