Tom Wackman

Tom Wackman is a seasoned fundraising and development professional currently serving as the Development Operations Director at Conservation International since March 2022, where oversight of gift processing and fundraising CRM operations is primary. With an extensive background, Wackman previously founded Hopper's Branch Consulting, LLC, offering strategic and fundraising expertise to nonprofits from 2020 to March 2022. Prior tenure at Conservation International spanned from 2003 to 2020, including roles such as Senior Director of Development & Strategy for The Betty & Gordon Moore Center for Science, where leadership in fundraising and strategic planning was vital. Wackman's experience also encompasses significant positions in campaign and donor relations, along with early roles at the American Trucking Associations. Educational credentials include a degree in Recreation and Business Studies from the University of Waterloo.