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Director, Annual Giving
St. Luke's Health Foundation
Whitney Springston is a dynamic fundraising professional with extensive experience in nonprofit communications and development. Currently, she serves at the Idaho Youth Ranch, where she has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s fundraising efforts, particularly in mental and behavioral health programs for youth and families. Whitney is passionate about ethical storytelling that connects donors directly to the impact of their gifts, making philanthropy a meaningful and transformative experience.
She holds a Master’s in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, where her capstone research explored the risks and benefits of donor-centric versus community-centric fundraising in nonprofit communications. Her work emphasizes a balanced approach to ethical fundraising that celebrates the donor’s role while honoring the voices of beneficiaries.
In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Whitney brings a deep commitment to continuous learning and authentic leadership. She has worked closely with mentors like Rachel Muir, CFRE, and has been involved in major gift cultivation, stewardship, and digital marketing. She has also made significant contributions to integrating innovative technology solutions, such as Salesforce, to enhance donor experience through personalized communication strategies.
A natural storyteller, Whitney is dedicated to empowering nonprofits to tell their stories more effectively to raise funds, engage communities, and drive social change. Her work reflects a belief in the power of philanthropy to humanize complex social issues and create lasting impact.
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Navigating Two Paths: The Risks and Rewards of Donor-Centric vs. Community-Centric Fundraising
Friday, August 1, 2025
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM