About

Nicole Babie

Nicole Babie is a nonprofit leader and fundraiser whose career is defined by connecting businesses, professionals, and philanthropic resources to impact organizations in the Capital Region. With more than a decade of senior-level fundraising and operational leadership, Nicole has helped raise millions of dollars for mission-driven organizations. 

Nicole joined Wildwood Foundation as the Director of Foundation in November 2024, after working in the arts sector as the Membership & Programs Director at the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for nearly a decade.

Nicole completed her Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University where she focused in museum education and exhibition design, with a particular interest in creating accessible programs and exhibits for the public. She is also a graduate of Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, focus in painting and photography, and Art History.

In addition to supporting the philanthropic sector through her day job, Nicole has served on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, NY Hudson-Mohawk Chapter having served as the President for two years and currently as the Education and Conference Co-Chair.

When not supporting her community through work, she is busy raising two very active young boys with her husband and getting in a round of golf or taking in a concert/museum/show in her fleeting spare time.

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