Chelsea Buser
About Chelsea Buser
Chelsea Buser is the Manager of Annual Giving at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with a background in healthcare administration and fundraising.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Chelsea Buser is the Manager of Annual Giving at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In this capacity, she oversees various donor engagement strategies, including membership management for the Scripps President's Council. Her role involves focusing on member retention, stewardship, and acquisition. Additionally, Chelsea coordinates annual giving acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship events to bolster fundraising efforts for the organization.
Previous Roles at Scripps Health
Before her current position, Chelsea held multiple roles at Scripps Health. From 2016 to 2019, she served as Manager of Special Gifts based in La Jolla, CA. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2016, she was the Development Coordinator for Scripps Clinics and Scripps Green Hospital. During these years, Chelsea contributed significantly to the development and fundraising activities within the organization.
Experience at San Diego Health Connect
Chelsea Buser worked as an Intern at San Diego Health Connect from 2013 to 2014. During her 7-month tenure in San Diego, CA, she gained valuable insights into the healthcare industry, supporting various projects and initiatives that contributed to the organization’s goals.
Educational Background
Chelsea Buser holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Leadership of Healthcare Organizations from the University of California, San Diego, obtained between 2012 and 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, graduating in 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in healthcare and fundraising.
Development of New Annual Giving Society
In January 2019, Chelsea Buser developed and implemented a new annual giving society named Partners for Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center. Under her guidance, the society has grown to 180 members. This initiative aims to drive donor engagement and support critical cancer care and research at the center.