Wendy Sothern
About Wendy Sothern
Wendy Sothern is the Director of Development at NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in donor relations and gift planning.
Director Of Development at NYU Langone Health
Wendy Sothern has served as the Director of Development at NYU Langone Health since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic relationship building with major gift prospects and aligning donor interests with the institution's priorities. Her work involves collaboration with leadership, faculty, and programmatic staff to secure significant financial support for the organization's missions and initiatives.
Experience as Associate Director at NYU Langone Health
From 2016 to 2018, Wendy Sothern held the position of Associate Director of Development at NYU Langone Health. During this period, she played a key role in fostering institutional growth through effective donor relations and stewardship. Her responsibilities included cultivating relationships with potential donors and ensuring that funding efforts were in line with organizational goals.
Previous Roles at ACLU
Wendy Sothern has a substantial background with the ACLU, where she held various roles over a span of seven years. Starting as a Gift Planning Associate in 2007, she progressed to higher positions, eventually becoming the Deputy Director of the DeSilver Legacy Society in 2014. Her tenure at ACLU involved responsibilities such as managing legacy gifts and coordinating donor engagement programs in New York, NY.
Education Background
Wendy Sothern holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Spanish from Boston University. Additionally, she earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from Baruch College. Her educational foundation has been instrumental in her career development and expertise in the field of development and donor relations.