Ms. Lindsay Nelson

Sr Advancement Director
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT



Biographical Sketch:
With nearly 17 years of development experience at the University of Utah, Lindsay has held roles in alumni events management, stewardship and annual and major gift fundraising. She is currently the Senior Advancement Director for the Student Support Initiatives team, which fundraises for scholarships and programmatic initiatives for Student Affairs; the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Graduate & Undergraduate Studies, and The University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid. At the University, she serves on the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council. She received her Certified Fund Raising Executive certification in 2019. She currently serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Utah Chapter as past president and nominations chair. Lindsay received her bachelor’s degree from Utah State University where she was the outstanding graduate in corporate communications. When not at work, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband Adam and their three kids.