Carlos Terrazas Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Evanston, Il

Oversee 10 member team charged with organizing Northwestern's largest alumni weekend of the year, with thousands of attendees at over 75 events throughout the Evanston campus and venues in Chicago. Our program trains and partners with over 400 alumni volunteers to help raise over $100 million annually from thousands of donors.

Design and implement $60 million fundraising effort as part of the university's multi-year We Will campaign. Personally solicit gifts at all sizes up to $10 million. Work closely with the Dean of Libraries, senior leadership, university trustees and faculty. Partner with the 36 member Library Board of Governors for their direct support as well as their outreach efforts to other prospective alumni and donors. Collaborate with development colleagues on solicitation strategies. Coordinate with… Show more Design and implement $60 million fundraising effort as part of the university's multi-year We Will campaign. Personally solicit gifts at all sizes up to $10 million. Work closely with the Dean of Libraries, senior leadership, university trustees and faculty. Partner with the 36 member Library Board of Governors for their direct support as well as their outreach efforts to other prospective alumni and donors. Collaborate with development colleagues on solicitation strategies. Coordinate with campus partners to host 4 events annually. Show less

As a member of Northwestern’s central development office, focus on engaging alumni and soliciting leadership annual gifts through one-on-one solicitation visits and by staffing volunteers in my region.

Cultivated new distribution partner relationships for the largest wholesaler & General Agency of employee benefits in the country. Expanded relationship with established distribution partners to increase sales results. Coordinated with carrier partners to maximize sales opportunities and increase market share.

As the senior regional sales executive, developed new distribution partner relationships for the Small and Midsize Group and Individual Medical divisions of Trustmark Insurance Company. Managed relationship with established distribution partners to increase sales results. Set strategic direction and executed sales and marketing initiatives for largest territory (17 states) with up to $175 million in premiums, representing 41% of division revenue.

Professional Development Certificate Program, Philanthropy And Nonprofit Organizations

B.A., Political Science, Spanish

Organizational Leadership