Development
University Advancement Offices
Annual Giving, Corporate Relations, Gift Planning and Major Gifts, Advancement Services
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 305
Seattle, WA 98119-1957
(206) 281-2951
gifts@spu.edu
http://advance.spu.edu/
Gordon Nygard
Assistant Vice President for University Advancement
(206) 281-2308
gnygard@spu.edu
Gordon serves as assistant vice president for University Advancement and is responsible for University fund-raising operations. Prior to joining Seattle Pacific in 1988, he served in a senior management position with a Seattle area bank. He has earned both a BA in Business Administration and Economics (1973) and an MBA (2005) from Seattle Pacific and has completed The Endowment Institute training at Harvard University Graduate School of Business. Gordon also serves as Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Investment Officer of the Seattle Pacific Foundation, which provides investment management for the University’s Endowment and Charitable Trust portfolios.
Ami Archibald
Development Assistant
(206) 281-2237
archia@spu.edu
Ami Archibald joined University Advancement in March 2011 as the Development Assistant, supporting the Director of Development for Marketing and Special Gifts and the Gift Officers. Ami manages the administration of the Wellspring Society and aids the donor stewardship program. As a recipient of a donor-funded scholarship which allowed her to attend SPU, Ami enjoys working to help establish gifts which provide similar opportunities to students. An alumna, she earned her BA in Political Science: International Relations in 2011. Prior to joining SPU's development team, Ami served as a Legal Assistant at the Immigration Court.
Dean Carrell
Director of Development - Major Gifts
(206) 281-2083
carrell@spu.edu
Dean serves as the Development Director for Major Gifts. Originally from San Jose, Dean earned his BA at SPU in 1987 and joined their staff in 1999. He enjoys developing relationships with SPU supporters, and provides 20 years of experience helping individuals achieve their charitable goals. “I’m always honored to help people make a difference for our students and programs."
Gabrielle Dudley '82
Director of Development - Stewardship & Major Gifts
(206) 281-2998
dudleg@spu.edu
Gabrielle earned her BA from Seattle Pacific in 1982. She joined the SPU development staff in 2006, with more than 20 years of major and gift planning experience in university and hospital settings. Gabrielle is responsible for major and gift planning marketing, processing estate gifts, donor stewardship programs, such as the Wellspring Society, and helping the University develop and implement strategic fund raising plans.
Melissa Eller
Assistant Director of Systems & Reports
(206) 281-2993
ellerm@spu.edu
Melissa manages the University’s donor database. Previously, she supported our planning and major donor team. Before coming to SPU in 2008, she worked at an international non-profit coordinating their sponsorship donor database. She graduated with a BA in Communications from the University of Washington.
Jessica Jenkins
Administrative Assistant
(206) 281-2951
jenkinsj@spu.edu
Jessica joined the development team in early 2011 after moving to Seattle from Southern California. With a focus on office management and administration, Jessica brings a strong non-profit background with her as she's assisted various organizations and ministries over the past several years. She has found the Seattle Pacific community to be a loving and supportive one.
Bryan Jones
Major Gift Officer
(206) 281-2250
bryan@spu.edu
Bryan joined SPU’s development team in November 2011, after serving the prior 10 years in undergraduate admissions. With the experience of being both an SPU student and an admissions officer for his alma mater, Bryan developed a unique perspective. He worked closely with both students and parents, guiding them through the college admissions process, and in doing so became very aware of how vital both scholarships and financial aid are for a student’s success.
Jennifer LaBrie
Prospect Research Manager
(206) 281-2884
Jennifer joined the University Advancement staff in 2011. As the Prospect Research Manager she is responsible for all aspects of donor research for SPU in support of its major gifts. Her strong ties to SPU include a BA in Social Sciences, Secondary Education and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to working at SPU, she was the admissions director at a local Bible college.
Maribeth Martin
Major Gift Officer
(206) 281-2448
Maribeth joined the SPU development team as a major gift officer in August 2011. For more than 20 years she has worked for local organizations, connecting donors and volunteers with causes ranging from children’s health care, global relief and development, to affordable housing for seniors. “It is a joy and privilege to come alongside people who are passionate about SPU and who desire to maximize their charitable giving to expand opportunities for students to learn and serve.”
Justin Miedema
University Fund Assistant
(206) 281-2631
Bringing a student-focused persepective to his work, Justin joined the advancement team in September 2011. He manages the Falcon Investment Team and assists the President’s Circle program along with several other University Fund initiatives. While a student at North Dakota State University, Miedema was actively involved in alumni relations. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to assist current students in having a real impact on this great university and its mission.”
Kristi Nelson
Senior Gift Officer
(206) 281-2313
knelson@spu.edu
As senior gift officer, Kristi serves alumni, parents, and friends, connecting them with SPU and matching their charitable goals with opportunities at the university. Kristi specializes in current/deferred giving techniques and while she enjoys working with all supporters, she has a keen focus on parents of current students. Kristi has earned a BA in Christian Theology (2002) and an MBA (2008) from Seattle Pacific.
Jennifer Perrow
Major Gift Officer
(206) 281-2528
jperrow@spu.edu
Jennifer brings over 20 years of experience at Seattle Pacific University to her role in Development. She is passionate about SPU’s vision and eager to help alumni, parents, and friends connect with the University in meaningful ways. She holds a B.A. from Seattle Pacific, and an M.Ed. from Western Washington University.
Marlon Sandlin
Director of Development - Gift Planning
(206) 281-2257
msandlin@spu.edu
Marlon serves Seattle Pacific constituents in estate planning and charitable gift planning, helping them achieve their philanthropic objectives while also addressing family, income and tax considerations. He has served SPU since 2001 and has over 30 years of gift planning experience with various Christian organizations. Marlon earned his BA from UC Berkeley in 1975, an M.Div from Fuller Seminary in 1979, and obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 1990.
Sarah Schooley
University Fund Manager
(206) 281-2131
schooley@spu.edu
Sarah is the University Fund Manager, overseeing the President's Circle, Falcon Investment Team, and the University Fund. She earned her BA in Business Management at Seattle Pacific University; as a student, she served the campus community as a Peer Advisor for two years and a Residence Life Intern for one year, as well as co-chairing the 2009 Senior Gift Committee.
Katie Sims
Director of Advancement Services
(206) 281-2690
ksims@spu.edu
Katie oversees advancement services, including systems, gift processing and reporting, at Seattle Pacific University. Prior to this position, she spearheaded annual giving initiatives at the University. Katie previously worked in marketing and branding at another private Christian university. She earned her BA in Marketing Communication from California Lutheran University in 2002 and in 2005 she became a certified specialist in Marketing and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations.
Andrea Steele
Assistant Director of Advancement Services
(206) 281-2063
steela@spu.edu
A proud alumna, Andrea helps oversee the University’s Advancement Services unit with special attention paid to gift processing and reporting. Prior to her work with SPU, Andrea spent six years in upper administration for direct social service programs in the fields of education, domestic violence and homelessness. She received her BA in History, and an Executive Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University.