Nicole Hankwitz
About Nicole Hankwitz
Nicole Hankwitz is the Director of Philanthropy and Employee Engagement at McLaren Greater Lansing, where she focuses on enhancing employee engagement. She has a diverse background in public relations and fundraising, with previous roles including Vice President at Edge Partnerships and Major Gifts Officer at McLaren Greater Lansing.
Work at McLaren Greater Lansing
Nicole Hankwitz currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy & Employee Engagement at McLaren Greater Lansing. She has held this position since 2023, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and philanthropic initiatives within the organization. Prior to this role, she worked as a Major Gifts Officer at the same institution from 2019 to 2023, where she was involved in fundraising efforts and donor relations.
Previous Experience in Philanthropy and Public Relations
Before her current role, Nicole Hankwitz held various positions that contributed to her expertise in philanthropy and public relations. She worked as Vice President at Edge Partnerships from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Public Relations and Project Coordinator at Children's Central at Michigan State University from 2009 to 2010, and as Vice President at The Sterling Corporation from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Hankwitz earned her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from Michigan State University in 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Relations from the same institution, completing her studies in 2011. Her academic background supports her professional focus on employee engagement and philanthropy.
Achievements in Healthcare Philanthropy
Nicole Hankwitz received the AHP 40 under 40 award, which recognizes her as a leader in healthcare philanthropy. This accolade highlights her contributions and impact within the field, particularly in her roles that involve fundraising and community engagement.
Diverse Career Background
Nicole Hankwitz has a diverse career background that spans various roles in public relations, project coordination, and major gifts fundraising. This breadth of experience has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set that she applies in her current role at McLaren Greater Lansing.