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Jennifer Toussaint

@jennifertoussaint

Message

I build major-gift pipelines and secure transformative philanthropy for mission-driven organizations.

United States

Message

Major gifts and corporate philanthropy leader with 20+ years of generating philanthropic revenue across the Northeast, with a focus on New York City. Proven track record managing portfolios of 125+ donors, securing individual gifts up to $3 million, and building major gift and planned giving programs from the ground up. Skilled at aligning donor passions with mission-driven priorities, partnering with executive leaders and boards, and using data-informed strategies to grow high-performing pipelines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Individual Giving

Current

Green Chimneys Children's Services

Aug 2017 - Present (9 years 2 months)

- Lead strategy and growth of a major gift portfolio ($10,000+ gifts).
- Directed a $7.5M endowment campaign for the Farm & Wildlife Center.
- Manage 125+ major donors, securing multiple six-figure gifts.
- Prepare customized proposals for donors and funders.
- Partner with Marketing on donor messaging/branding.
- Launch a face-to-face donor engagement program at Green Chimneys.

Major Gifts Stewardship Moves Management Capital Campaign Management Raiser’S Edge NXT Data Analysis

Major Gifts Officer

Canterbury School

May 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 2 months)

-Managed 150+ major donors nationally, securing $3M+ annually through tailored engagement.
-Secured six- to seven-figure gifts for the $75M Centennial Capital Campaign.
-Led identification, cultivation, and stewardship of major/planned giving prospects.
-Led 20+ donor receptions pairing the Head of School with top prospects.

Excel Project Management Major Gifts Major Gift Fundraising Major Donor Fundraising

Consultant

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

May 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 1 month)

- Built a moves management program to grow relationships with high-net-worth donors, driving revenue goals.
- Prepared customized funding proposals for individual and corporate funders, securing sponsorships for traveling exhibits.
- Led staff and the volunteer committee for the annual gala, overseeing strategy, sponsorships, and donor stewardship.

Director of Resource Development

United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut

May 2000 - Sep 2012 (12 years 4 months)

- Directed 300+ workplace campaigns with Fortune 500 firms, generating $5M+ annually.
- Developed plans integrating giving, matching gifts, and volunteer engagement.
- Recruited volunteer cabinets, driving campaign strategy.
- Cultivated relationships with execs, CSR/HR, and ERGs.
- Secured six-figure grants from foundations and government.

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