Jacob Spilker

Background

About Jacob Spilker

I am a nonprofit leader and fundraising professional passionate about creating opportunities for personal growth—whether through outdoor experiences, teamwork, or education. As the Director of Development at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM), I work to cultivate donor relationships, develop giving programs, and foster a culture of generosity that sustains and grows NLOM’s mission, Faith: Alive. With experience in camp and outdoor ministry, higher education advancement, and nonprofit leadership, I have a track record of strengthening organizations through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and mission-driven storytelling. Prior to NLOM, I served as the Executive Director of Camp Tomah Shinga and the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Association of Kansas, as well as Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations at Bethany College (Kansas). I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Bethany College and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership: Philanthropy and Resource Development from the University of Denver. Key Areas of Expertise: Fundraising & Donor Engagement Nonprofit Leadership & Philanthropy Outdoor Ministry & Higher Education Advancement Leadership Development Community Engagement Coaching & Team Building