jill koski

president and chief executive officer

About

An established development professional with 21 years of fundraising experience and a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals. Professional experience includes positions of increased responsibility and engagement on an institutional level as relates to philanthropy. Areas of strength include strategy development, capital campaigns, individual giving, board development, and staff development. Brings a high level of ambition, enthusiasm, integrity, sense of humor, and professionalism to the work environment. Specialties: Areas of strength include strategy development, capital campaigns, individual giving, membership, board development, and staff/leadership development.

Country

united states

City

cleveland

Industry

museums and institutions

Skill

philanthropy, fundraising, board development, strategy, nonprofits, capital campaigns, annual giving, volunteer management, planned giving, membership, strategic planning, community outreach, grant writing, leadership, event planning, program management, stewardship, annual fund, staff development, capital campaign management, program development, board governance, management, non profit administration, prospect research, fundraisers, board relations, alumni relations, public relations, grants

Experience

director of annual fund

chicago academy of sciences

1993-9 - 1997-10 · 4 yrs 2 mos

senior director, campaign

shedd aquarium

1997-11 - 2007-3 · 9 yrs 5 mos

president and chief executive officer

holden forests & gardens

2017-11 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

vice president of development

the morton arboretum

2007-3 - 2017-10 · 10 yrs 8 mos

Lead the Arboretum’s $63 million comprehensive capital campaign, partner with the CEO to create a strong and sustainable governance structure, and support a talented staff team of 27 individuals in fundraising, membership, and operations. Serve as a member of the senior leadership team of the Arboretum to advance the vision and strategic mission to create a greener, healthier and more beautiful world.