Testimonials

  • "It is exciting that Phoebe will be able to leverage her strong expertise in alumni relations and university development initiatives to help other institutions advance their positions in this regard. My experience with Phoebe as an alumni donor has been extremely positive and her professional demeanor, coupled with her competence and wit, are strong attributes that other organizations will certainly benefit from when they work with her on their strategic plans."

    Tim Arendt, Managing Director, Commercial Advisory Group, Consulting Syneos™ Health

  • "The key to success with alumni relations and development is understanding this is a relationship business that goes both ways. When Phoebe and I worked together at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona she developed relationships with department heads and faculty, as well as our donors and alumni. She is strategic and understands like no other how to be successful in the matching of interests. She closed many gifts that impacted the college immediately and into the future. What I appreciated about her was her no-nonsense approach, high energy and drive to make things happen."

    Paulo Goes, Dean of the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University

  • Steve Kerr, Head Coach at Golden State Warriors - Chalk Consulting

    “I have worked with Phoebe for over 30 years on a variety of projects involving the University of Arizona. From fundraisers to alumni gatherings to legacy gifts, Phoebe has always been wonderful to work with, taking care of every detail with her amazing network of contacts and her tireless work ethic.”

    Steve Kerr, Head Coach at Golden State Warriors

  • “I have known Phoebe for more than 30 years and she was an advocate for getting our company, GEO & Associates, more involved in college athletics. We were first the marketing agency and then became a donor because of the relationship we developed and the strategy she helped create. Anyone who is around Phoebe knows her energy and passion are contagious.“

    Georgia Lacy, President, GEO & Associates

  • "The only thing more impressive than Phoebe's extensive experience and resume, is her ability to build relationships across any level of an organization. From coaches and staff to high-level donors and alumni, University leadership, and beyond, your stakeholders will feel comfortable learning from and interacting with Phoebe. In my time working with her, I saw firsthand how she elevated the quality of the institution and built a culture of teamwork that directly impacted the revenue our team was able to generate."

    Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner, Assistant Athletics Director for Development, Campaign and Strategy

  • Bill Netherton - Chalk Consulting

    "Having worked with Phoebe since the founding of Professional Bartenders Unlimited in 1984, I have had the opportunity to see her grow in many areas. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience is clearly evident. She is a positive force in our community and will continue to achieve many successes."

    Bill Netherton, President, Professional Bartenders

  • "Phoebe and I have been colleagues in higher education for several decades as well as active members of our local community. Phoebe is a creative, energetic, and driven higher education leader. She has raised millions of dollars for athletics and higher education overall, while building lifelong relationships with alumni and donors. She is a natural bridge builder with a broad network of friends and colleagues and importantly, she is someone who others turn to when they want to make sure that they will get something done! She and I have talked about the growing number of online students (an area I work with) and alumni and how to creatively build affiliation. This is an example of how she combines a rootedness in tradition and heritage, while continually focusing on what this means for our future."

    Melissa M. Vito, Ed.D., Vice Provost of Academic Innovation, The University of Texas at San Antonio

  • "Phoebe's strategic guidance and leadership have greatly enhanced our productivity and innovation, driving significant progress in our projects. She coached our staff, enhancing their knowledge of moves management and the development of genuine relationships with donors. Through her targeted training sessions, she equipped the team with the necessary skills to effectively engage with donors, resulting in increased self-confidence by team members to enhanced annual giving techniques, special event feedback, the evaluation of the benefits offered and the solicitation and securing of seven figure donations."

    Stephanie Rempe – University of Nevada Intercollegiate Athletics

  • "I have been privileged to have Phoebe Chalk-Wadsworth in my employ these past 11 months as our consultant for our feasibility study. During this period, she performed complicated assignments quickly and efficiently; she worked hard and enthusiastically at every meeting. She managed to please and incorporate a broad range of ideas and directions of our board of directors (which was no small task) to lead us through this process and give us sound recommendations for our pathways forward. What I appreciate about Phoebe is her honesty, professionalism, and high energy work-ethic. This was a very positive experience which I am grateful to Phoebe for her leadership and friendship."

    Phyliss Jones Beasley – Mac Davis Center for Songwriting

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