Kathryn A. Nelson
Consulting Vice President
Core Expertise
Kathryn joined GG+A as Consulting Vice President in 2009. In this role, she focuses on the firm's higher education clients in the western region of the US as well as GG+A initiatives in Asia Pacific.
Career Snapshot
Kathryn spent more than 15 years with the University of Hawaii. During her time at the University, she held various positions, including Director of Development for the College of Business Administration, Director of Annual Giving, and Director of Development for University Health Sciences. She most recently served as Vice President for Development for the University's Foundation. In that role, she was responsible for creating a central development operation for the UH Manoa campus, implementing a $250 million campaign, and leading all aspects of the development process, including annual giving, estate planning, development operations, and research.
Kathryn also served as Executive Director of Development for Kapi'olani Health Foundation. There, she began a major gifts program which resulted in a significant increase in gifts of more than $50,000. She also worked with physicians and hospital administration to articulate funding priorities and identify prospects and oversaw planning for a development audit and feasibility study.
Earlier in her career, she spent more than 10 years with the University of Southern California, working first as a project manager and systems analyst. These experiences culminated in her roles as Director of Corporate Relations and Director of Development. As Director of Development, she built strategies and helped close major individual and corporate solicitations. She also trained and staffed volunteer committees.
Kathryn holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of La Verne.
Clients
- American Heart Association
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Castle Medical Center
- Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County
- Indiana University Foundation
- San Francisco Symphony
Contact
Phone: 312.372.4040
