Chiayi Tsui

Associate

With more than 13 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Chiayi specializes in research of all types and generates insights from reading between the lines, connecting the dots, and deciphering patterns. Her experience as a prospect researcher has been mostly in the context of higher education fundraising. She also has background conducting research for archives, special collections, and a political organization. Previous experience includes working as associate director of prospect research at the University of Chicago and manager of prospect management at the University of Toronto, and serving as an ambassador of the Formosa Foundation.

Chiayi graduated from the University of Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in visual arts and a minor in art history, and received her master’s degree in library science from Indiana University–Bloomington. She was American Library Association’s Spectrum Reach 21 Scholar and a US Department of State Title VII Grant recipient.

Area of Expertise:
Chiayi’s core expertise is in Advancement Services. She also has experience in Alumni Relations and Giving, Data Analytics, Donor and Constituent Engagement, International Fundraising, Major and Principal Gifts, and Project Management.

Experience:
Education, Healthcare, Arts & Culture

Fundraising Must Have:
Adaptability to evolve with a changing environment; openness to continuous learning and improvement