Vivienne Jones
About Vivienne Jones
Vivienne Jones is a Senior Development Officer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where she has worked since 2006. She has extensive experience in fundraising, having raised $54.4 million over 14 years and played a significant role in a major capital campaign.
Current Role at Chicago Botanic Garden
Vivienne Jones serves as the Senior Development Officer at Chicago Botanic Garden, a position she has held since 2006. In this role, she manages a portfolio of 120 major gift and planned giving donors and prospects. Over the past 14 years, she has successfully raised $54.4 million, contributing significantly to the organization's fundraising efforts. Additionally, she acts as the fundraising liaison for the Woman’s Board at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Previous Experience at Chicago Botanic Garden
Before her current role, Vivienne Jones worked at Chicago Botanic Garden as the Director of Individual Giving from 2004 to 2006. During her tenure, she played a key role in the successful completion of the $140 million ten-year Keep Growing capital and endowment campaign in 2019. Her contributions to the organization during this period were instrumental in advancing its fundraising initiatives.
Professional Background in Fundraising
Vivienne Jones has extensive experience in fundraising and development. She previously held various roles at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, including Individual Giving Manager, Campaign Manager, Annual Fund Manager, and Development Manager from 1992 to 1996. She also worked at The Newberry Library as Director of Individual Gifts and later as Director of Development from 1996 to 2003. This diverse background has equipped her with a strong foundation in donor relations and fundraising strategies.
Education and Academic Achievements
Vivienne Jones studied at Loyola University of Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, graduating Cum Laude. Her academic background has provided her with essential skills in communication and relationship-building, which are vital in her fundraising career.