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Janelle Simms MFA, CFRE

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Director of Annual Giving at Seattle University
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Janelle is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in annual giving and digital fundraising. She has a proven record of modernizing fundraising programs and driving growth at institutions like Seattle University. Janelle holds a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Leadership.

Following a recent career transition, Janelle is exploring new opportunities after calling Seattle home for 11 years. She is a passionate advocate for animal welfare, actively fundraising for and supporting the Humane Society. She is also dedicated to helping organizations make a lasting impact in their communities through philanthropy.

Janelle uniquely combines her creative background in fine arts with data-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director of Annual Giving
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
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Annual Giving
As the former Director of Annual Giving, she has extensive experience leading multi-channel campaigns, such as SU Gives, which raised over $901, 000 under her leadership.
Higher Ed Fundraising
She is an expert on fundraising trends in higher education and speaks on topics like the role of AI in philanthropy and creating hyper-personalized donor experiences.
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Career

Work history

10-2022 - 6-2025
Director of Annual Giving
Seattle University
10-2021 - 10-2022
Assistant Director Of Annual Giving
Seattle University
3-2019 - 10-2021
Development Manager
American Diabetes Association
10-2017 - 3-2019
Associate Manager, Donor Relations
American Diabetes Association
3-2016 - 9-2017
Community Partnerships Manager
Ryther
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
The Ohio State University
Master of Fine Arts
Seattle University
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