Sharon Tiknis has held leadership positions in the nonprofit sector for over 35 years, developing distinguished philanthropic programs and assembling influential volunteer leaders to build organizational capacity and drive results. Having worked previously with Alford Group, Sharon returned to the firm in 2014.
Her work as an executive and consultant spans all sectors and has resulted in setting bold strategies and raising hundreds of millions of dollars to meet community needs. She is a frequent speaker on webinars and at conferences.
Sharon serves on The Giving Institute education committee; is the past Board Chair of Grand River Academy, an all-boys high school; and is actively involved in civic work in her hometown of Prescott, AZ where she chairs the Development Committee and serves on the Executive Committee of the Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation.
Select Clients
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago Foundation for Women
American Planning Association
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Madison Community Foundation
Children First Fund, Chicago Public Schools Foundation
Miami City Ballet
Chicago Architecture Center
Connecticut Humane Society
HCA Hope Fund
National Palliative Care Research Center
William Blair & Co.
Education & Credentials
B.S. Behavioral Sciences and Business, Grand Canyon University
Post-graduate work, University of Arizona
Featured Resources
ABC Scenario Planning: Strengthening Resilience in Uncertain Times
Fundraising Campaigns: A 45-Year View of Generosity
Giving by Foundations: Trends and Insights
Giving USA 2024: The Future of Philanthropy
Giving USA 2024: Analysis Video
