Vicki Clarke

Vicki Clarke's work experience includes a role as Vice President of Development at The Global FoodBanking Network, where they lead a global team for fundraising and strategic partnerships. Vicki also served on the Board of Directors for the Aurora Public Library Foundation Inc. In their previous role at Heifer International, they were the Vice President of Philanthropy and Development, responsible for building partnerships with major donors and investors. Vicki has a background in international politics and development and has worked in various roles at Heifer International, including Director of Philanthropy and Associate Director of Philanthropy. Vicki also served as the Director of the Midwest Zone, managing fundraising efforts and volunteer management strategies. Additionally, they have been involved in organizations such as the CLAS Advisory Council at Northern Illinois University and Tanzania Development Support. Vicki was also the MPA Program Coordinator at Northern Illinois University and a Visiting Instructor of Political Science at Roosevelt University.

Vicki Clarke's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Ph.D. in Political Science/Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. Vicki has also obtained a Certificate of Fund Raising Management in Nonprofit Management & Major Gifts from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Additionally, they have completed the New Strategies - Business for Impact certification from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, the Strategic Selling Coaching and Strategic Selling certifications from Miller Heiman Group, the Essentials of Nonprofit Strategy certification from Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative, the Major Gift Fundraising certification from The Institute for Charitable Giving, the Harvard Leadership Certificate from Heifer International/Harvard University, and the Agricultural Value Chain Financing certification from AZM.