Nicolette Bartzis, MBA
About Nicolette Bartzis, MBA
Nicolette Bartzis, MBA, serves as the Manager of Donor Stewardship at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in corporate partnerships and has held various roles in nonprofit organizations, including Feeding America and Make-A-Wish Illinois.
Current Role at Feeding America
Nicolette Bartzis serves as the Manager of Donor Stewardship at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for organizing and managing the partnership pipeline using Salesforce. She acts as a liaison between the Corporate Partnerships team and potential prospects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Additionally, she conducts research to support sponsorship packages and identifies new leads beyond the existing partner base.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Nicolette Bartzis has held multiple roles at Feeding America. She worked as a Specialist in New Partnerships from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Analyst in New Partnerships Stewardship for one month in 2021. Prior to these positions, she served as a New Business Coordinator for four months in 2019 and as a New Business Development Intern for two months in the same year. Her experiences contributed to her understanding of partnership development and donor stewardship.
Professional Background in Nonprofits
Before her current role, Nicolette Bartzis worked as a Corporate Partnerships Consultant at the Women's Foodservice Forum for one month in 2019. She also gained experience as a Mission Delivery/Wish Granting Intern at Make-A-Wish® Illinois from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with insights into nonprofit operations and partnership management.
Education and Expertise
Nicolette Bartzis earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from DePaul University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She later pursued an MBA in Business Strategy and Decision Making at the same institution, graduating in 2020. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in business principles and strategic decision-making.
Experience in Financial Services
Nicolette Bartzis has experience in the financial services sector, having worked at Morgan Stanley. She served as an Administrative/Analyst Intern in Wealth Management from 2016 to 2017 and later as a Client Service Associate in Private Wealth Management from 2017 to 2018. These roles enhanced her analytical skills and client service capabilities.