Ryan Sweeney is a nonprofit fundraising professional with a passion for integrating data-driven operations and innovative technologies to improve outcomes for clients. He has extensive experience in exceeding fundraising goals, responsively engaging donors, and improving effectiveness to meet strategic objectives. He studied History at the University of Chicago and currently serves as the Operations Officer at the Minnesota Zoo Foundation where he oversees the Operations team and provides financial, strategic, organizational, and human resources management for the Foundation. His previous roles include Major Gifts Operations Manager and Development and Stewardship Manager at Gilda's Club Twin Cities, Development and Database Coordinator at Gilda's Club Twin Cities, Event Services Manager and Specialty Lab Manager at Cardinal Camera, Marketing Intern at Benjamin Franklin House, Technical Staff at Mandel Hall and University Theater at the University of Chicago, Residential Computing Assistant at Mandel Hall and University Theater at the University of Chicago, Adventure Trip Leader at Bear Creek Camp, and Tutoring Program Assistant at La Rabida Children's Hospital.