Charlie Johnson
About Charlie Johnson
Charlie Johnson is a Major Gifts Officer at Yale University, where he has worked since 2022. With over a decade of experience in higher education fundraising in Connecticut, he has held various roles, including Leadership Gift Officer at Yale and Assistant Director of Annual Giving at multiple universities.
Work at Yale University
Charlie Johnson currently serves as a Major Gifts Officer at Yale University, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on cultivating relationships with major donors to support the university's fundraising initiatives. Prior to this, he worked as a Leadership Gift Officer at Yale from 2019 to 2022, where he was involved in securing significant contributions for various university projects.
Education and Expertise
Charlie Johnson earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in fundraising and development within higher education. His expertise is further enhanced by over a decade of experience in the sector, focusing on supporting educational institutions in Connecticut.
Background in Higher Education Fundraising
Charlie Johnson has a comprehensive background in the development and fundraising sector of higher education. He has worked at several institutions, including Central Connecticut State University as Assistant Director of Development from 2016 to 2019, and the University of Hartford as Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Young Alumni and Undergraduate Giving from 2012 to 2014. His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing higher education.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role at Yale University, Charlie Johnson held various positions that contributed to his expertise in fundraising. He worked as Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Western Connecticut State University from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Property Management Specialist for the Boy Scouts of America, Connecticut Yankee Council, and held positions at Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford, accumulating extensive experience in the field.