Jeff Kliewer

Jeff Kliewer is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with senior leadership experience in both direct response and major gift fundraising. Having invested nearly 25 years in helping nonprofits grow, Jeff has worked on some of the largest fundraising campaigns in the United States.

As An Associate Dean for the University of Southern California School of Gerontology, Jeff led the implementation of a $50 million fully integrated fundraising campaign as part of the $6 billion “Campaign for the University of Southern California.” He also co-directed a multimillion-dollar campaign for the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Jeff’s experience also includes eight years at the Russ Reid Company, a marketing and communications firm supporting nonprofits, where he led all new business efforts related to their syndicated-client program. He also helped launch World Vision’s “Network of Caring” program.

One of Jeff’s most memorable roles was helping Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Manager, Joe Torre, launch his foundation “Safe at Home” on the West Coast and helped generate over $1 million dollars in new revenue their first year.