Nicole Bliss

Nicole Bliss is an experienced development professional with a strong background in institutional giving and fundraising strategy. Currently serving as the Institutional Giving Manager at Historic Hudson Valley since September 2022, Nicole oversees a portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate grants. Previously, experience includes directing development initiatives at Howl Arts Inc, where Nicole fostered partnerships to support community and cultural events, and managing institutional giving at Cool Culture, successfully securing funding for strategic priorities. Additional roles include Development Associate at the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience and an Appraisals Coordinator at DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Tufts University and has pursued ongoing education at New York University.