Director of Donor Relationships
Growing up in Northern Nevada, Stuart pursued a professional career dedicated to non-profit program development and fundraising. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno and managed the Family Counseling Program at The Children’s Cabinet before leading the organization’s grants and development programs. Following that, Stuart served as director of development within the University of Nevada, Reno’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations, raising significant funds for scholarships, department programs and capital expansion at the College of Liberal Arts. He’s also served as a fund development professional at Renown Health Foundation and Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation.
With more than 25 years of experience spanning major gifts, donor engagement, grant writing, planned giving, endowments, and capital campaigns, Stuart is eager to support the students and staff at Sierra Nevada Journeys to expand the region’s STEM and environmental education programs.
Stuart earned his Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and served as president of the board for both the Sierra Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, pickleball, hiking, visiting art and science museums, and spending time with friends and family.