About Jamie
Hi!
I’m Jamie Kussman, and I’ve spent more than 15 years working in nonprofits. At the start of my career, I did anti-violence direct service work with students at the University of Iowa, then moved on to teach K-12 students in seven counties of Southern Illinois. In between, I assisted with research at the VA, surveying women veterans on their experiences during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I returned to St. Louis in 2014 and spent two years serving families in crisis while working for Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.
Since 2019, I have worked in fundraising and development, taking on advancing roles across three organizations: Jazz St. Louis, Arch Grants, and Trailnet. In May 2020, I earned my Masters Degree in Nonprofit Administration. From 2024-26, I served as Trailnet’s Director of Development, working to secure ~$840k in annual revenue through grants, individual giving, events, and Trailnet’s membership program of more than 1400 annual donors.
Areas of Expertise
A trusted consulting partner supported by experienced collaborators and a network of professionals who understand mission-driven work.
- Annual fund campaigns
- Online giving page design and copy
- Acknowledgement letters so beautiful they make donors weep
- Assistance with handwritten projects
- Advice on sensible donor segmentation and ways to streamline the process
- Fractional development operations support
- “Hey could you just read this and tell me what you think?”
★★★★★
“Jamie brings clarity, structure, and momentum to complex work. Her guidance helped us align our team, sharpen our fundraising strategy, and move forward with confidence.”
Client Partner
Executive Director
Mission-Driven Organization
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Let’s build what’s next
If your organization is ready for sharper strategy, stronger fundraising, and sustainable growth, Jamie Kussman consulting is ready to help.