Katie Bowles
About Katie Bowles
Katie Bowles is a Gift Planning Specialist at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in international development and has held various roles in nonprofit organizations, focusing on donor relations and youth development.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Katie Bowles currently serves as a Gift Planning Specialist at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for conducting research on both new and existing donors to support the Gift Planning department. She collaborates with the Director of Gift Planning to review and reconcile monthly statistics of gift officers, ensuring the accuracy of team metrics and dashboards.
Previous Experience at Planned Parenthood
Prior to her current role, Katie worked as a Gift Planning Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she implemented a system to digitize all gift planning donor files, transitioning the team from a paper-based system to a digital format. This initiative aimed to enhance efficiency and accessibility within the department.
Experience with Peace Corps
Katie Bowles served as a Peace Corps Youth Development Promoter in Costa Rica from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she focused on youth development initiatives, contributing to community-based projects aimed at empowering young individuals. Her experience in the Peace Corps reflects her commitment to social development and community engagement.
Educational Background
Katie earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied International Development, Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, and Peace and Conflict Studies from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she participated in study abroad programs at University College Cork and The School for Field Studies, focusing on International Studies and Sustainable Development, respectively.
Research and Leadership Roles
Katie held the position of Research Assistant Team Leader at the Digital Transgender Archive from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she led a team in conducting research and managing archival materials. She also worked as a Note Taker for the Office of Disability Services at the College of the Holy Cross, providing support to students with disabilities from 2014 to 2018.