Amanda Bonner Nugent
About Amanda Bonner Nugent
Amanda Bonner Nugent serves as the Interim Executive Director of Annual Giving at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2018. She holds multiple degrees and certificates from Georgetown University and the University of Delaware, and possesses extensive experience in fundraising, event coordination, and volunteer management.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Amanda Bonner Nugent currently holds the position of Interim Executive Director, Annual Giving at The George Washington University. She has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the university's fundraising initiatives for five years. In addition to her interim role, she has served as Director, Leadership and Loyalty Annual Giving since 2018, where she has focused on enhancing donor engagement and participation in fundraising efforts.
Education and Professional Development
Amanda Bonner Nugent has a solid educational background. She studied at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, where she earned a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Marketing Communications from 2017 to 2019. She also completed a Business Administration Certificate and a Project Management Certificate at the same institution. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware, which she obtained from 2006 to 2010.
Previous Experience in Fundraising and Development
Prior to her current roles at The George Washington University, Amanda Bonner Nugent gained extensive experience in fundraising and development. She worked at Georgetown University Law Center as Assistant Director and later as Associate Director of the Law Annual Fund from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Department Coordinator for Leadership Giving at Dartmouth College from 2014 to 2015 and held various positions at Dartmouth College, including Administrative Assistant for Leadership Giving from 2012 to 2014.
Skills in Fundraising and Event Coordination
Amanda Bonner Nugent possesses a range of skills that enhance her effectiveness in fundraising. Her expertise in data analytics supports her efforts in raising funds and increasing participation in campaigns. She also has a strong background in event coordination, which enables her to manage large-scale fundraising events efficiently. Furthermore, her knowledge in volunteer management and integrated marketing is crucial for her role in annual giving.
Early Career Experience
Amanda Bonner Nugent began her career with roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in marketing and administration. She worked as a Marketing Intern and later as a Marketing Associate at MEI from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she gained experience as a Human Resources Work Study at the University of Delaware from 2005 to 2007, where she developed her skills in organizational support.