Jaimie D. Wright
North Little Rock
Summary
Senior advancement leader with 10+ years of experience in higher education and public-sector philanthropy, currently serving in the Division of Institutional Advancement and Development at a public land-grant HBCU. Leads institutional corporate and foundation engagement, overseeing strategy, portfolio management, and solicitation of major and principal-level gifts. Highly effective at translating academic and student success priorities into compelling investment opportunities, with a record of securing transformative corporate and foundation support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
01.2021 - Current
- Secure $900K annually in major, including $1.2M in FY2024, through strategic corporate and foundation engagement.
- Lead corporate and foundation relations strategy aligned with institutional priorities including student success, workforce development, STEM education, arts and culture, and community engagement.
- Manage a diversified portfolio of 100+ corporate and foundation partners, including major and principal gift prospects.
- Serve as primary liaison to senior University leadership and external corporate, foundation, and government partners.
- Develop and submit high-impact proposals, sponsorships, and funding requests; lead stewardship and impact reporting.
- Support campaign readiness, major gift strategy, and donor pipeline development.
Director of Development
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Little Rock
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led comprehensive fundraising strategy, expanding corporate, foundation, and public-sector support.
- Cultivated corporate sponsors and philanthropic partners aligned with institutional mission.
- Developed sponsorship opportunities, managed grants, and produced donor and performance reports.
- Arkansas Department of Heritage
Interim Director & Community Relations Coordinator
Webster University
Greenwood Village
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed campus operations and budgets; supervised faculty and staff.
- Led recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives supported by data analysis.
- Served as liaison to alumni, community partners, and military-affiliated populations.
Education
Certificate in Applied Project Management -
Villanova University
Villanova, PAMaster of Public Administration -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little RockBachelor of Arts - Communications
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJSkills
- Corporate & Foundation Relations Strategy
- Major & Principal Gift Cultivation
- Portfolio & Prospect Management
- Corporate Sponsorship Development
- Proposal Development & Case Making
- Executive Relationship Management
- Donor Stewardship & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Leadership Collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Senior Corporate & Foundation Relations Executive
Leadership And Community Engagement
- Leadership Arkansas (Class X)
- 140/15 Advisory Board, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Timeline
Senior Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
01.2021 - Current
Director of Development
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Interim Director & Community Relations Coordinator
Webster University
01.2013 - 01.2018
Certificate in Applied Project Management -
Villanova University
Master of Public Administration -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Seton Hall University