Ray Earl-Jackson, CFRE

Ray Earl-Jackson, CFRE

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  • About me

    Associate Vice President, Chief Development Officer at Northern Illinois University

  • Education

    • Benedictine University

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Organizational Leadership
    • Benedictine University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelors of Arts Communication Arts

      Activities and Societies: NCAA Football, Society of Communication Arts Professionals, Athletes in Action, Democracy Matters Excelled in courses such as Public Relations Writing, Marketing, Management, Personal Selling and Sales Management, News Writing and Reporting, Layout and Design

  • Experience

    • Benedictine University

      Jun 2010 - Feb 2013
      • Development Officer

        Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
      • Phonathon Manager/Annual Fund Assistant

        Jun 2010 - May 2011
    • The Greatest Barbershop

      Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
      Co Founder
    • University of Chicago

      Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
      • Associate Director Of Development, Urban Education Institute

        Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
      • Associate Director, Leadership Giving

        Jul 2014 - Apr 2015
      • Assistant Director, Leadership Giving

        Feb 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
      Major Gifts Officer

      I worked with extraordinary donors to match their passions and philanthropic goals with the Museum's vision to inspire children to reach their full potential in the fields of science, medicine, technology, and engineering.

    • Northern Illinois University

      Apr 2017 - now

      My team works to connect the passions and interests of our amazing donors and volunteers to the University's dedication to innovation and the social mobility.

      • Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Executive Director, Advancement

        Jul 2020 - Sept 2024
      • Senior Director, Advancement, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

        Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
      • Director of Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

        Apr 2017 - Jun 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications