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The Gift Planning Services team works to help donors who support Wheaton College, providing technical expertise on various estate and strategic (tax-advantaged) giving strategies. We're here to help! Please contact us at 630.752.5332 or gift.plan@wheaton.edu.
Danielle Hilgers
Director
Danielle received her B.S. in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. She has held roles in planned giving and development for higher education fundraising; estate, trust, and probate law practice; and trust counsel and estate administration. Through her education and work experience, she has cultivated a diverse set of skills that have well equipped her to serve as Director of Gift Planning Services.
Julie Davis
Associate Director
Julie has worked in higher education for over 20 years. She earned a B.A. from Wheaton College and completed an M.Ed. She then began an almost two-decade career in collegiate athletics, spending over half that time as the Wheaton Athletics Director. Julie transitioned to support the work of the College through securing major gifts and now through Gift Planning Services.
Lindsay Jurgensen
Associate Director
Lindsay graduated from Wheaton College. After working in the nonprofit sector, she earned her J.D. and spent several years in private practice. She returned to her alma mater to serve as Associate Director of Gift Planning Services, a role that allows her to assist donors as they create a lasting (and tax-efficient) legacy.