Karen Senger

Karen Senger, CFRE, CSPG, serves as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada since August 2020, where responsibilities include developing and executing a responsive fundraising strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and goals. Previous roles include Director of Development and Grants Manager at the same organization, and Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, demonstrating a strong track record of exceeding fundraising goals and managing grant proposals. Karen has also provided fundraising support as a contractor for The Blueprint Collaborative and has experience as Development Director at Sierra Nevada Journeys, where fundraising revenue increased significantly. Earlier professional experience includes strategic planning and marketing roles at IGT and Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Karen holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Southern Methodist University.