Julie J. Smith

Julie J. Smith is an accomplished fundraising professional with significant experience in annual giving and major gifts. From March 2014 to June 2017, Julie served as the Director of Annual Giving at Marshall School, where a nearly $500,000 annual giving campaign was implemented, resulting in substantial revenue growth. Following this role, Julie worked at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, initially as Annual Giving Manager and later as Major Gifts Officer, managing donor portfolios and driving fundraising strategies to enhance financial support for students. Julie also held the position of Resource Development Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, overseeing a $500,000 fundraising program. Currently, Julie serves as the Director of Annual Giving and Philanthropic Communications at Essentia Health Foundation, focusing on rural health care, and as the Director of Fundraising Strategy at Streamworks, demonstrating expertise in strategic development and donor engagement. Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing Studies from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.