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Based:

Los Angeles, USA



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With over 20 years of professional experience, I most recently worked in a leadership capacity with one of the largest community foundations in the world to assist donors with their philanthropy, including how to:

  • maximize their contributions and assets

  • utilize the best vehicle structures

  • connect with organizations in their issue areas and

  • create significant impact with their gifts

 

At the California Community Foundation I served as vice president of development and donor relations, leading a team that raised over $800 million USD over 5 years. With $1.5 billion USD in assets, the Foundation specialized in complex giving and strategic grant making. In addition to working with donors and their advisors, I also served on the top level management team, responsible for granting $30M annually to community organizations and establishing the strategic plan to achieve the mission of leading positive system change.

 

Prior to that role I served for several years at the California Institute of Technology, as a member of the management team and leading staff in the areas of planned giving and donor relations.  

 

With the advancement of globalization, there is a paradigm shift occurring in the field of philanthropy -  the global ecosystem of social investing is changing. Ideas pertaining to systemic change, collaboration and place-based philanthropy are shifting rapidly. I am available to help individuals and organization navigate these waters in order to successfully reach their desired destinations.

 

My full resume is available upon request.

NICHOLE D. BAKER

My mission is to use my expertise, skills and relationships to support the philanthropic ecosystem across the globe.

 

In a consulting role I am available to engage with NGOs, NPOs, Donors, Community & Private Foundations as well as supporting organizations. In specific cases, I will assemble a team of qualified professionals to achieve the requested objectives.

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