Marni Smith Katz
About Marni Smith Katz
Marni Smith Katz is a Senior Associate Director of Planned Giving at Yale University, recognized for her strong communication skills and detail-oriented legal training. She specializes in building relationships to inspire donors in achieving their philanthropic goals.
Current Role at Yale University
Marni Smith Katz serves as the Senior Associate Director of Planned Giving at Yale University. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in planned giving to enhance philanthropic efforts. In this role, she focuses on building relationships with donors, helping them achieve their philanthropic and legacy goals. Her strong communication skills and detail-oriented approach support her efforts in inspiring donor engagement.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Marni Smith Katz worked as the Associate Director of Planned Giving at Yale University from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, she utilized her specialized knowledge in planned giving to foster donor relationships and promote philanthropic initiatives. This position allowed her to further develop her skills in donor engagement and legacy planning.
Experience at Fairfield University
Marni Smith Katz has held multiple positions at Fairfield University, including Manager of Business Development at the Quick Center for the Arts from 2017 to 2019 and Director of Philanthropic Engagement from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, she focused on enhancing donor relationships and promoting philanthropic engagement within the arts community. Her experience at Fairfield University contributed to her expertise in planned giving.
Educational Background
Marni Smith Katz completed her undergraduate studies at Brandeis University, earning a BA, cum laude, from 1986 to 1990. She furthered her education at Boston University School of Law for one year and later attended The University of Connecticut School of Law, where she achieved her JD from 1992 to 1994. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in legal training, which complements her work in planned giving.
Skills and Expertise
Marni Smith Katz possesses strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach, essential for her role in planned giving. She specializes in building relationships with donors, which is critical for inspiring philanthropic contributions. Her proven track record includes expertise in board development and private foundation grants, further enhancing her effectiveness in the nonprofit sector.