Linsey Thompson

Director of the Campus Kitchen at IUPUI

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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About me
Grants and Foundation Relations Officer at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Education
- Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
  2017 - 2019
  Master's degree Philanthropy
- Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
  2017 - 2019
  Master of Public Administration - MPA Nonprofit Management
- Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
  2012 - 2016
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Writing and Literacy, Creative Writing
  Activities and Societies: Minor in Women’s Studies Honors College, The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI, Alpha Lambda Delta
Experience
- IUPUI
  Jul 2015 - May 2016
  Director of the Campus Kitchen at IUPUI
  Mentored a team of 10 coordinators Communicated with clients in order to assess needs and create action plan Coordinated curriculum and implemented weekly training for volunteers and coordinators
- Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
  Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
  Catering Administrative Assistant
  Collaborated with clients to design events Responsible for training and mentoring three new employees Implemented new operational programs to increase guest satisfaction
- Indiana University Bloomington
  Aug 2017 - May 2018
  Graduate Assistant
  Developed a plan for annual giving Executed giving strategy while integrating sustainable practices Design stewardship programIncreased donor base by 84%Doubled number of donations
- Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
  May 2018 - Aug 2018
  Foundation Intern
  Supported fundraising efforts including drafting solicitation letters and other mailingsPlanned and executed an online auctionManaged luncheons and dinners for donors throughout the Fair Provided VIP experiences for donorsAssisted in planning an 800 guest fundraising dinner
- Indiana University Bloomington
  Aug 2018 - May 2019
  Graduate Assistant
  Updated and implemented a fundraising planDeveloped an annual giving programPlanned and executed a day of givingCreated a stewardship planIdentified potential donors
- Westminster Neighborhood Services, Inc.
  May 2019 - Apr 2023
  Development Director
- Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
  Nov 2023 - now
  Grants and Foundation Relations Officer
Licenses & Certifications
- Indiana Trauma-Informed Nutrition Security for Community Agencies
  Leah's Pantry
  Apr 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Brooke’s Place Buddy
  Issued by Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People on Apr 2024
  Associated with Linsey Thompson
- Dog Behavior Volunteer
  Issued by Indianapolis Animal Care Services on Aug 2018
  Associated with Linsey Thompson