Jennifer J. Wood, Ph.D.

Portfolio

 

My skills

  • Practical application of virtual learning platforms

  • Course development

  • Graduate level teaching and adult learning

  • Fundraising & donor engagement

  • Donor cultivation and stewardship

  • Major gift solicitations

  • Community outreach

Access my resume here

 

Fundraising/Business development

I have a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Virginia and held the position of assistant dean for faculty development at Pace University. I have also been a major gifts officer for several universities on the east coast. I was responsible for managing boards, cultivating donors and clearly articulating the need for major gifts.

These positions required interaction with high level people and companies who wanted to know quickly and clearly how and why it was worth their time and money to work with us. One of my strengths is simplifying complex ideas and drawing connections between a defined need and a realistic outcome.

Professional Experience and Community Outreach

Jennifer Wood presenting as keynote speaker at UVA’s Day of Learning

I have conducted many professional development workshops for the Prince William County School District, presented at a national conference and was the keynote speaker at a day of learning for a major East Coast university.  Presentation topics include mindfulness, personal health and wellness, and strategies to enhance well-being in the workspace. 

Keeping presentations focused and interactive is key to effective learning. Breakout activities also encourage greater depth of learning and allow peers to interact and share details that are specific to their own experience.

Coaching

In addition to teaching fully online for the last 12 years, I am also a trained coach (certified through the National Board for Health and Wellness Professionals). Coaching an individual who feels uncertain about their skills and abilities requires a great deal of support, understanding and encouragement.  Asking powerful questions can be a great way to help a person uncover what might be holding them back from taking steps toward a new career or job or even from donating or partnering with an organization.