Jaclyn Stacy leverages over 20 years of fundraising experience in her role managing the operations and major gift programs for the Division of the Social Sciences Advancement team. She serves as a connector between the Division, the University’s broader Advancement enterprise, and SSD’s alumni and donor community.

As a talented builder of programs that activate philanthropy to support mission-focused organizations, Jaclyn is committed to fostering authentic relationships with donors that allow them to engage meaningfully with their passions and values. Her career has spanned a wide array of nonprofit areas, including literacy, independent schools, the performing arts, and civil legal aid. After a six-year tenure at the German International School Chicago serving as the school’s first Director of Development and establishing the school’s first full-service fundraising office, Jaclyn joined the University of Chicago in July 2025.