Sara Nichols Chiabai
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Michael Reinke
Sara is exception in many ways. She is passionate about her work. She communicates her passion to those around her. Sara cares about her colleagues and her work environment and will work hard to create a win/win situation for everyone. I would highly recommend Sara.
David Brown, M.Ed.
Sara is a great professional, a team player and a pleasure to work with. As a former high-level coach and athlete, she understands and displays teamwork, leadership and the ability to deliver in pressure situations. She does it all while remaining a bright spark in any professional situation and brings a winning approach to work and interpersonal relations.
Michael Reinke
Sara is exception in many ways. She is passionate about her work. She communicates her passion to those around her. Sara cares about her colleagues and her work environment and will work hard to create a win/win situation for everyone. I would highly recommend Sara.
David Brown, M.Ed.
Sara is a great professional, a team player and a pleasure to work with. As a former high-level coach and athlete, she understands and displays teamwork, leadership and the ability to deliver in pressure situations. She does it all while remaining a bright spark in any professional situation and brings a winning approach to work and interpersonal relations.
Michael Reinke
Sara is exception in many ways. She is passionate about her work. She communicates her passion to those around her. Sara cares about her colleagues and her work environment and will work hard to create a win/win situation for everyone. I would highly recommend Sara.
David Brown, M.Ed.
Sara is a great professional, a team player and a pleasure to work with. As a former high-level coach and athlete, she understands and displays teamwork, leadership and the ability to deliver in pressure situations. She does it all while remaining a bright spark in any professional situation and brings a winning approach to work and interpersonal relations.
Michael Reinke
Sara is exception in many ways. She is passionate about her work. She communicates her passion to those around her. Sara cares about her colleagues and her work environment and will work hard to create a win/win situation for everyone. I would highly recommend Sara.
David Brown, M.Ed.
Sara is a great professional, a team player and a pleasure to work with. As a former high-level coach and athlete, she understands and displays teamwork, leadership and the ability to deliver in pressure situations. She does it all while remaining a bright spark in any professional situation and brings a winning approach to work and interpersonal relations.
Experience
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Whatcom Community Foundation
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Western Washington University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Development for Woodring College of Education
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Jun 2008 - Present
Director of Development for Athletics and Woodring College of Education• Developed and implemented the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Advancement Plan for January 15, 2008 to present• Increased participation by 15% in annual scholarship campaign• Made initial contact with and cultivated new donor prospects identified by the Director of Athletics, coaches and University Advancement • Supported and enhanced the cultivation and solicitation of top major gift prospects for the university with a focus on athletics• Created and documented strategies for major gift prospects• Enhanced stewardship efforts by working with Head Coaches to make personal contact on all gifts made above $250 to their sport• Established a Donor thank-you letter program for student-athlete scholarship recipients • Assisted Director of Athletics in coordinating meetings and activities of the Athletics Advisory Board• Created and coordinated a wide variety of cultivation events
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Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
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Jul 2000 - Apr 2006
• Recruiting Coordinator responsible for the organization of the recruiting efforts for a top NCAA Division II program from a student-athlete’s first evaluation to their first day of practice at the university• Developed and implemented a recruiting database to track over 200 recruits from two different classes spanning the entire west coast and Canada• Wrote and processed all recruiting material coming into and out of program office, including monthly emails and mailings• Handled the preparation and execution of all aspects of home visit presentations and official campus visits• Worked with the Head Coach to design practice plans based on the training needs of the team• Oversaw travel arrangements and followed WWU travel policies• Created and oversaw game schedule• Managed and implemented Honorary Coaches Program• Championed Viking Night Fundraiser Auction generating approximately $100,000 annually
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Education
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2009 - 2012
Western Washington University
Masters in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs -
1996 - 2001
Western Washington University
B.A., Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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