Hannah Swihart
About Hannah Swihart
Hannah Swihart serves as the Director of Principal and Strategic Gifts at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in development and management roles across various organizations, including Feeding America, The Public Theater, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Current Role at Feeding America
Hannah Swihart currently serves as the Director of Principal and Strategic Gifts at Feeding America. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she focuses on developing and managing relationships with major donors to support Feeding America's mission of alleviating hunger.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Hannah Swihart has extensive experience at Feeding America, having worked there in various capacities. She served as Development Manager from 2016 to 2021, where she was involved in fundraising initiatives in Chicago. Following this role, she became Senior Development Manager for a year from 2021 to 2022, further enhancing her expertise in nonprofit development before transitioning to her current director role.
Background in Arts and Culture
Hannah Swihart has a diverse background in the arts and culture sector. She worked at The Public Theater in several roles, including Development Associate for Institutional Giving and involvement in the Shakespeare Initiative. Additionally, she served as Education Program Manager at the Whitney Museum of American Art from 2013 to 2016, where she developed educational programs to engage the community.
Educational Qualifications
Hannah Swihart earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and English from Earlham College, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both the arts and communication, which she has applied throughout her career in various nonprofit and cultural organizations.
Early Career Experience
Hannah Swihart began her career in the arts sector with The Public Theater, where she held multiple positions from 2006 to 2013, including roles in Human Resources, Finance, and Development. Her early experiences in these areas helped shape her skills in organizational management and fundraising, which she has continued to develop in her subsequent roles.