Institutional Giving Manager
Sarah designs, implements, and manages the philanthropic efforts of the Alliance.
Sarah joined the Alliance staff in 2022, bringing with her a masters in Environmental Conservation and experience working for Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo, in Operations.
As the Institutional Giving Manager, Sarah designs, implements, and manages the philanthropic efforts of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Implementing the prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and donor stewardship strategies, Sarah contributes to the Alliance’s fundraising goals annually and over the long term, ultimately creating and expanding a culture of philanthropy.
Like many other nature enthusiasts, Sarah spent much of her childhood outside. Every summer, she camped with her family and explored the nine-acre prairie surrounding her home. As an adult, Sarah enjoys outdoor activities, especially camping and fishing with her husband, Bryce, hiking throughout the state, and simply sitting around campfires with her friends. She is also a recent Thousand-Miler, completing her journey in March 2023!