Simone Octigan

Simone Octigan is currently the Associate Director of Annual Giving at Villanova University, a position held since January 2023. Previously, Simone served as the Annual Fund Manager at The Good Food Institute, where responsibilities included managing a comprehensive annual giving program and developing solicitation strategies for various donor demographics. Simone held roles focused on fundraising and donor relations at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco and Friends of the Urban Forest, with experience in cultivating donor pipelines and implementing communication strategies. Earlier career experience includes managing the Annual Fund at Children's Day School and serving as an Alumni Coordinator at the Academy of Art University. Simone graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History/Arts Management from the University of San Francisco.