Why Data Governance Is a Fundraising Strategy, Not an IT Task

Steve Sjoberg leads strategic storytelling and engagement efforts to strengthen connections between alumni, donors, and the university community. With extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit communications, he oversees integrated campaigns across digital, print, events, and social channels, blending creativity with analytics to elevate MSUM Foundation’s mission and drive philanthropic impact.

Jamie Carter Davidson is a fundraising and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience creating strategy for and implementing integrated direct response membership and fundraising programs for national nonprofits. Her years of experience also include directing fundraising operations and database management teams as well as helping to lead CRM implementations and data conversions.

Prior to working with Barker & Scott, Jamie’s fundraising career began in the Development Records Department at the American University while completing her BA in Communications. Her passion for the field grew as she began to work for national nonprofits related to children’s advocacy, historic preservation, as well as global conservation. Before moving to consulting, Jamie’s career has always been in the nonprofit world. A natural troubleshooter, she uses her problem-solving skills to help nonprofit organizations identify gaps with internal processes and help to successfully implement solutions. She is committed to working for and with organizations making a positive impact.

Terry Monney is a Senior Account Executive at Almabase, where he helps fundraising teams find solutions that make donor engagement simpler and more effective. With over 7 years of experience across Almabase, ThankView and EverTrue, Terry brings a practical understanding of what institutions need to build stronger donor relationships.