Jaclyn Ness

Jaclyn Ness is a philanthropy professional with 18 years of leadership experience, excelling in major gift fundraising, program development, relationship building, brand management, and strategic planning.

In her 12th year at Marquette University, she leads the Corporate and Foundation Relations team, fostering valuable connections with local and national entities to secure philanthropic support exceeding $28.5 million over three years.

Jaclyn prioritizes team innovation and empowerment, encouraging bold initiatives while ensuring sound business practices for impactful social good.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

With past roles including Assistant Vice President and Senior Director at Marquette University and Director of Corporate Relations at Milwaukee Public Museum, Jaclyn's expertise spans program innovation, collaboration, project management, fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement.