Joan Ogwumike, Mpa
About Joan Ogwumike, Mpa
Joan Ogwumike is a Prospect Research Associate at the Obama Foundation, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Public Administration and has experience in development roles across various organizations.
Work at Obama Foundation
Joan Ogwumike has served as a Prospect Research Associate at the Obama Foundation since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for conducting research on potential donors and funding opportunities to support the Foundation's mission. Her work contributes to the Foundation's efforts in community engagement and leadership development.
Previous Experience in Development
Before joining the Obama Foundation, Joan Ogwumike worked at Mikva Challenge as a Development Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. In this position, she focused on fundraising and donor relations. Prior to that, she gained experience as a Development Intern at The Heartland Institute in 2013, where she contributed to various development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Joan Ogwumike holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Illinois Springfield, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University, studying from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy in 2020, enhancing her knowledge in sustainable fundraising practices.
Experience in Prospect Research
Joan Ogwumike has significant experience in prospect research, having worked as a Principal Gifts, Prospect Research Analyst at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she analyzed donor data and identified potential funding sources to support the university's fundraising goals.