Jennifer Coffey

With a lifelong commitment to service and a passion for creating positive change, Jennifer has devoted her life and career to empowering nonprofits and the communities they serve through both her work and volunteerism. A graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, she has over 20 years of expertise in fundraising, marketing, program management, and board leadership, helping to secure millions of dollars in funding for various organizations.

Currently, Jennifer serves as a Major Gift Officer for the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, partnering with Kiwanis clubs and donors across the Northeastern United States and Europe to align donor passions with impactful organizational needs.

In her spare time, Jennifer is an active community leader and volunteer. In addition to chairing the Paws & Think Grants and Philanthropy Committee as a member of the board, she volunteers for multiple nonprofits. Her journey with Paws & Think began in 2013 when she served as a board member of a former Indianapolis giving circle called Giving Sum, where she led the effort to renovate IPS School 34’s media center to support students and visiting Paws & Think therapy teams. In 2023, she and her oldest daughter began volunteering together, assisting with the Therapy Team Skills Class & Evaluations. 

Jennifer resides in Avon, Indiana, with her husband Noah and their daughters, Alexandra and Grace. Their home is made complete with their rescue dog, Reesie Pup, and two cats, Snickers and KitKat. Her dedication to animal welfare shapes her ongoing work with Paws & Think, where she strives to make a positive impact on dogs, their humans, and the community they serve.