Jennifer Touchet

Jennifer Touchet has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning from 1996 to the present. Jennifer has worked in various roles and organizations, including the Greater Houston Community Foundation, Rebuilding Together - Houston, New Living, Healthy Green Building and Home, Development Consultant Self Employed, Coalition for Effective Charters, Twelve Hills Nature Center, and Industrial Areas Foundation.

In their most recent role at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, Jennifer served as the Vice President of Personal and Family Philanthropy, Senior Director of Family Philanthropy, Director of Family Philanthropy, and Donor Engagement Director. In these positions, they developed resources and programs to engage high-impact donors, co-created and delivered donor education programming, conducted family meetings and provided philanthropic advising.

Prior to that, Jennifer worked at Rebuilding Together - Houston as the Director of Development and Communications, Executive Director, and Development Manager. Jennifer'sresponsibilities included developing and implementing development plans, setting and achieving fundraising goals, engaging leaders in development activities, and writing grant proposals.

Jennifer also worked as a Partner at New Living, where they helped launch and build the company, become a Certified B Corporation, and organized community events. As a self-employed Development Consultant, Jennifer provided fundraising and grantwriting consulting services and developed fundraising plans for various non-profits.

Earlier in their career, Jennifer served as an Organizer Supervisor at the Coalition for Effective Charters, where they supervised organizing efforts. Jennifer also founded the Twelve Hills Nature Center in Dallas, Texas, and worked as the Founding President and Board Member Emeritus. Jennifer's early career included working as an Education Organizer at the Industrial Areas Foundation, where they trained leaders, organized public forums, and led legislative initiatives.

Throughout their career, Jennifer Touchet has gained extensive experience in philanthropy, development, consulting, organizing, and board leadership.

Jennifer Touchet received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from the University of Pennsylvania, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Jennifer then pursued a Master of Arts degree (M.A.) in History, with a focus on U.S. History and Oral History, at Duke University from 1995 to 1996. Prior to their college education, they attended Bellaire High School, although specific details about the duration or field of study are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Jennifer Touchet has obtained several certifications. In 2020, they became a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy from The American College of Financial Services. In 2017, they earned the Legacy Navigator certification from Celebrations of Life. It is also mentioned that they are a 21/64 Trainer, although information about the institution or the year of obtaining this certification is not provided.