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USER PROFILE
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Julie Koo
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I like 1 place!
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Location: WA
Title: Gift Planning Officer
Company/Organization: National Wildlife Federation
Birth Date: May 16
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My Life Story...
I grew up in a tiny town in Wisconsin, lived 4 years in Indiana, 10 years in Seattle, 5 years in the D.C. area and have now made my way back to the beautiful Northwest!
I like to remind my wonderful husband that "marrying him was the best decision I ever made."
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About My Job...
After college - I worked as an advertising copywriter for 2 1/2 years in the DC Metro area. While working in advertising, I decided to stop and reflect about where I wanted to spend my career. I came to the conclusion that I wanted to use my marketing experience to work for a conservation group.
I secured a position at Nat'l Wildlife Fed 4 years ago and have loved my job ever since. I've built my career in development and was able to transfer to our Seattle office in 2005.
As a Gift Planning Officer for the National Wildlife Federation, my territory covers all states west of the Mississippi + WI, IL, IN. I raise primarily unrestricted funds by securing deferred gift instruments such as bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities and gifts of life insurance and retirement plans (and complex outright gifts, including charitable lead trusts and gifts of real estate).
The BEST and most rewarding part of my job is that I work directly with our donors. I'm frequently on the road meeting face to face with people who are not only philanthropic, but have wonderful values and passions.
I often sit in people's living rooms and listen intently to their life stories. Philanthropy involves three aspects: a person's finances, family, and values.... the 3 most private issues in a person's life.
I feel honored that people trust me, and in turn, trust our organization by supporting our work and helping us make a difference!
National Wildlife Federation's mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.
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My Education and Degrees...
University of Washington, B.A., English
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Member of These Organizations...
Washington Planned Giving Council
National Committee on Planned Giving
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