Jennifer Cooley Perrow, Med, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Jennifer is a skilled fundraising and communications professional who loves helping organizations articulate their vision, communicate their mission, and raise abundant resources to fund their work. She is a published writer, an engaging speaker, a team player, and a can-do leader. Her vision is a world where schools, non-profits, and churches are able to focus their energies on education, service, and ministry without concern for resources. She believes that the good news of Jesus Christ can change the world, and she’s passionate about raising resources for Kingdom work. In her role as a Generosity Strategist she helps organizations analyze giving data, evaluate organizational alignment with mission and vision, and create customized strategies for growth in giving and donor engagement.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Facilitated a culture of increasing generosity at UPC in order to abundantly fund ministries central to UPC’s mission. Worked with senior leaders to integrate stewardship teaching and messages into worship services, family life programs, and events for all ages. Oversaw $2.6M capital campaign to build new home for University Ministries. Connected with leadership-level givers to share UPC’s vision and invite financial gifts to support ministries at UPC. Analyzed giving data and trends to create more effective stewardship development strategies and communications. Launched a mobile giving system to engage first-time givers and encourage recurring gifts.

Consulted with businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals to create effective marketing, communication, and fundraising strategies and materials. Wrote articles and editorials for print and online publications, including Newsweek, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, ParentMap, In The Loop, and Response.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Connected with alumni, donors, parents, and friends of the University in order to help people engage with and support the vision of SPU in meaningful ways. Created and sustained partnerships with corporations and foundations in order to secure new resources for the University. Worked collaboratively with campus administrators to identify strategic priorities and raise funds to support significant University projects.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Created internal and external communications which reflected the University's vision and strategic priorities on behalf of the President's Office. Served as content manager for the President's website, communicated with high-level donors, and assisted with research and writing for Dr. Phil Eaton's book, Engaging the Culture, Changing the World: The Christian University in a Post-Christian World (InterVarsity Press, 2011).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Worked with Admissions and Financial Aid Offices to produce student recruitment materials; wrote content for University publications; partnered with academic deans to create new marketing strategies for all undergraduate academic prorgams.

Seattle, Wa

Held increasingly responsible positions in Undergraduate Admissions Office, starting as Admissions Counselor and ending as Associate Director. Provided leadership for Admissions staff members; traveled throughout United States to represent SPU at college fairs, high schools, community colleges, and churches; provided leadership for all Visit Programs; worked with University administrators to meet enrollment targets.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Student Affairs Administration In Higher Education, 3.92 Gpa

B.A., Psychology, 3.63 Gpa