Clare Thompson

Clare Thompson, CFRE, currently serves as the Vice President of Advancement, Alumni Relations, & Athletics at Western Illinois University since June 2023. Prior experience includes the role of Executive Director of Advancement at Palmer College of Chiropractic from December 2016 to June 2023, and Vice President & Consultant at Ruffalo Noel Levitz between August 2014 and December 2016. Additional positions held comprise Director Of Annual Giving at Scott County Family YMCA, Associate Athletic Director for Fund Development at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Alumni Director & Major Gift Officer at St. Ambrose University. Clare's career initiated as Associate Athletic Director at Georgetown College and included coaching positions at Edgewood College. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Indiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Marycrest College.