Kansas State University Foundation
Janessa Nelsen is a seasoned professional in investment operations and organizational leadership, currently serving as an Investment Operations Specialist at Kansas State University Foundation since November 2022. Prior to this role, Janessa worked at Dartmouth College as a Department Coordinator for the Dartmouth College Fund from December 2018 to November 2022. Janessa also possesses entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of Night Owl Bookkeeper from December 2017 to March 2021, alongside a consultancy role at kindColorado. Earlier career milestones include various positions at LiveWell Colorado, where responsibilities spanned from Program Coordinator for the School Food Initiative to administrative roles. Janessa's educational background includes a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services from Kansas State University.
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Kansas State University Foundation
The KSU Foundation is K-State's strategic partner for philanthropy. We inspire and guide philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State. Foundation staff members work in close partnership with university administrators, deans and faculty to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to support identified priorities for the university and K-State 2025. Gifts received through the foundation fund undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, establish faculty chairs and professorships, provide college and departmental support, and enhance the campus infrastructure. After the money is raised, it must be prudently managed. This function is managed by foundation staff members who work under the guidance of an advisory committee of trustees. Note: The Kansas State University Foundation was established in 1944 and is a separate, independent entity chartered by the state of Kansas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education corporation. Gifts made to support K-State through the KSU Foundation are used according to the donor’s wishes and may not be reallocated by the state. Gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.