Tracy Sullivan, Cfre
About Tracy Sullivan, Cfre
Tracy Sullivan, CFRE, serves as the Director of Development for Central Initiatives at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a BA in History from Haverford College and an MPA and MA from The George Washington University, and has extensive experience in major gift fundraising and organizational management.
Work at The George Washington University
Tracy Sullivan has held multiple roles at The George Washington University since 2011. She began as the Associate Director of Development for GW Libraries, serving from 2011 to 2014. She then advanced to Senior Associate Director of Development in 2014, a position she held until 2015. During 2015, she briefly served as the Interim Executive Director of Development for GW Libraries. From 2015 to 2019, she worked as the Executive Director of Development for GW Libraries and Academic Innovation. Since 2019, she has been the Director of Development for Central Initiatives, overseeing major gift fundraising and managing a team focused on university-wide programs.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Sullivan earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Haverford College, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, where she obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts in Museum Studies at The George Washington University from 2000 to 2002. Sullivan has demonstrated expertise in major gift fundraising and has a proven track record in soliciting significant financial contributions.
Background
Prior to her roles at The George Washington University, Tracy Sullivan worked at the American Academy of Otolaryngology as the Director of the History and Archives Department from 2002 to 2007. She also served as the Assistant Director of the Education Business Unit for one month in 2007. Earlier in her career, she was the Executive Director of the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden from 2007 to 2011. Sullivan began her professional journey as a Research Assistant in Historical Services at the Science History Institute from 1997 to 2000 and worked as a Writer/Editor at the Elliott School of International Affairs from 2000 to 2002.
Achievements
Tracy Sullivan has a proven track record in major gift fundraising, successfully soliciting 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts. In her current role as Director of Development for Central Initiatives at The George Washington University, she manages a team of major gift officers. Her responsibilities include crafting effective engagement and solicitation strategies that focus on university-wide programs and priorities, such as scholarships and major capital projects. Sullivan advises boards and senior leadership on organizational management, contributing to the strategic direction of fundraising initiatives.