Denise Bartels

Denise Bartels is an experienced executive leader in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as Executive Director at Catholic Charities Omaha since January 2019, where previous roles included Associate Executive Director and Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Denise has a robust background in community engagement and development, holding the position of Principal Partner at your Community Catalyst from October 2013 to March 2022, alongside serving as Senior Project Lead at the Nebraska Multi Sport Complex during the same period. Additional leadership experience includes Vice President for Capital & Endowment at Omaha Performing Arts from March 2007 to September 2013, Director of Development at Skutt Catholic High School from December 1997 to March 2007, and a role in Alumni Relations/Development at Clarkson College from 1990 to 1998.