Nicole Wickenhauser

Nicole Wickenhauser

Chief Growth Officer

nwickenhauser@pacinst.org
(510)251-1600 ext. 110

Nicole Wickenhauser

Nicole Wickenhauser joined the Pacific Institute in 2024. She is poised to spearhead the Institute’s strategic growth initiatives. Her mission is to craft a dynamic fundraising strategy that will empower the Pacific Institute to realize its ambitious objective of catalyzing the transition to water resilience in the face of climate change by 2030.

A seasoned water fundraising expert with over 15 years of experience in steering revenue growth for water-focused non-profit organizations, Nicole brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. She served at Water.org from 2006 to 2021, assuming progressively challenging leadership positions. Subsequently, she served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Advancement at the Stroud Water Research Center.

Nicole holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas and a BA in Communications and English Literature from the University of Iowa.

End of Year Gift Matching


As the year comes to a close, we need you to help secure a water resilient world! When you make your gift to the Pacific Institute today, not only do you join a group of changemakers, but you protect nature, build more resilient communities, and ensure people have the water they need in the face of climate change.

Even better, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, through December 31. Make your gift today to create a healthier, more resilient, and equitable world for generations to come.

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