Bonnie McLeskey, CSPG

Bonnie McLeskey, CSPG has extensive experience in fundraising and philanthropy. Bonnie most recently served as the Associate Vice President of Planned Giving at the University of New Mexico Foundation, where they managed the day-to-day operations of the planned giving program and worked closely with the advancement team. Prior to that, Bonnie worked as the Associate Director of Gift Planning at UC Santa Cruz, where they successfully solicited planned gifts and supported other fundraising efforts. Bonnie also served as the Director of Leadership Giving at the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, where they raised funds through planned gifts and major donations. Earlier in their career, Bonnie worked at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art as a Research Manager and Special Assistant to the Director of Development, where they conducted research and managed donor portfolios. Bonnie began their career as a Development Associate at the Chabot Space & Science Center. Overall, Bonnie has a proven track record of building relationships and securing significant contributions for various organizations.

Bonnie McLeskey, CSPG holds a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, which they obtained from San Jose State University between the years 2004 and 2009. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Art and Book Arts at Mills College from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, Bonnie has obtained a certification as a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving from the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies in October 2016.