Courtney Hickman
About Courtney Hickman
Courtney Hickman serves as the Executive Director at CCS in New York, a position she has held since 2020. She earned her Master of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has held various roles in donor relations and development across several institutions.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Courtney Hickman has served as the Executive Director at CCS Fundraising since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for leading fundraising initiatives and managing client relationships. Her position is based in New York, New York, where she has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Hickman earned a Master of Science degree from the Liautaud Graduate School of Business at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Butler University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she attended Northeastern University for one year in 2010.
Background
Courtney Hickman has a diverse background in fundraising and development. She began her career as a Music Promotion Intern at Jeff McClusky & Associates in 2009. She later worked as a Campaign and Development Intern for the Campaign for Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University from 2013 to 2014. After that, she held several positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago, including Advancement Coordinator and Associate Director of Donor Relations.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before her current role at CCS Fundraising, Courtney Hickman worked as a Development Manager at Spark Program from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, she focused on development strategies and donor engagement. Her experience in various fundraising roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector.