Katie Harder

Katie Harder, MLA, CFRE has a diverse work history in various roles within the fundraising and development field. Katie currently holds the position of Director, Campaigns and Strategic Initiatives at St. Louis Children's Hospital, where they have been since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Campaign Manager at the same organization from August 2021 to April 2023.

Before joining St. Louis Children's Hospital, Katie worked at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. Katie held multiple positions including Director of Development, Professional Programs from an unknown date until July 2021, Senior Associate Director of Development, Professional Programs from an unknown date until 2018, and Associate Director of Development, Colleges of Education and Nursing from an unknown date until 2016.

Katie's work experience also includes serving as the Resource Development Manager/Major Gifts Manager at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis from an unknown date until 2015, and as a Secretary in the Alumni & Development department at Washington University in St. Louis from an unknown date until 2010.

Throughout their career, Katie has demonstrated their expertise and commitment to fundraising and development, making their a valuable asset to any organization.

Katie Harder, MLA, CFRE, has a strong educational background. Katie earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Studies from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001. Katie continued their education at the same institution and obtained a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2007 to 2010. In 2019, Katie pursued further educational development and completed the Dr. Elson S. Floyd Administrative Leadership Development Program at the University of Missouri. Additionally, they hold the certification of Certified Fund Raising Executive from CFRE International.