Amy Blackbourn

Amy Blackbourn currently serves as the Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts and Premium Seating at Northwestern University, a position held since November 2021. In this role, Amy is responsible for identifying, researching, and soliciting major gifts ranging from $100K to $1M+, managing a portfolio of approximately 50 prospects annually. Previous experience includes serving as Associate Director of Development for Leadership Giving and as an Account Executive in Premium Sales at Legends, alongside a role as Development Officer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where Amy developed strategic fundraising initiatives and collaborated with various departments. Early career experience was gained as a Finance Specialist in the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.