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Adam Wilhelm

A-duhm WIHL-hehlm | He/Him
Senior Vice President LinkedIn

Adam Wilhelm helps leaders turn ambitious ideas into fundraising strategies that can be practically executed. A hands-on strategist and collaborator, he works closely with executive leaders, Boards, and advancement teams on campaign strategy, transformational philanthropy, fundraising effectiveness, and organizational change. 

His work includes: 

  • Campaign planning and fundraising strategy 
  • Transformational gift strategy 
  • Fundraising growth and organizational effectiveness 
  • Development operations and team performance 
  • Case development and philanthropic positioning 

Adam brings an unusual combination of consulting and operating experience to his work. In addition to advising organizations across healthcare, higher education, independent schools, and other nonprofit sectors, he has served in interim advancement leadership roles including Chief Development Officer, Vice President, and Campaign Director. That experience shapes his practical approach: strong strategies matter only if leaders and fundraising teams can put them into action.

Adam is a proud graduate of Brooklyn Tech High School (Brooklyn, NY) and holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN), with majors in English and American Racial and Multicultural Studies. 

Recent Clients Served

  • Advocate Aurora Health (Chicago, IL)
  • Carle Health (Urbana, IL)
  • Christ Church Episcopal School (Greenville, SC)
  • College of Saint Benedict and St. John’s University  (St. Joseph, MN) 
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Community Foundation of Greater New Haven (New Haven, CT)
  • Elon University (Elon, NC)
  • Endeavor Health (Evanston, IL)
  • Evans Scholars Foundation (Golf, IL)
  • HonorHealth (Scottsdale, AZ)
  • Illinois State University (Normal, IL)
  • Latin School of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL)
  • Macalester College (St. Paul, MN)
  • Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI) 
  • NewYork Presbyterian (New York, NY)
  • St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY)
  • The First Tee (St. Augustine, FL)
  • ThedaCare (Appleton, WI) 
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