Donna Triplett Cfre

Donna Triplett, CFRE, has a diverse background in nonprofit and fundraising work. Donna is currently serving as the Director of Marketing and Medical Development at UW Health, where they lead strategy and marketing program development for a $500 million campaign. Donna has a strong track record of driving philanthropic engagement at a national and local level to support clinical care, patient support, research, and education. Prior to their current role, Donna worked as a Nonprofit Executive in the Greater Milwaukee Area, where they excelled in establishing positive working relationships with governing boards, community stakeholders, donors, staff, and volunteers. Donna has also been involved in various professional organizations, including the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement and the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southeastern Wisconsin. Additionally, Donna has held key positions with organizations such as the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, Jewish Family Services, National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Guest House of Milwaukee, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. Throughout their career, Donna has demonstrated their expertise in board development, leadership engagement, organizational strategic planning, and securing major gifts.

Donna Triplett, CFRE holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Law Studies from Marquette University. Donna also attended Marquette University Law School, where they focused on introductory law courses. In 2008, they began pursuing their Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification at CFRE INTERNATIONAL, a program in Alexandria, VA 22314. This program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Donna is expected to complete their CFRE certification in 2023.