Patrick Nolan

Biography

Patrick J. Nolan joined Oberlin College in July 2022. Patrick began his fundraising career in 2010 and has since helped lead development initiatives at Muskingum University, The Ohio State University, the University of California, Davis, and The College of Wooster. Throughout his career, he has secured major and principal-level gifts both domestically and internationally.

As Assistant Vice President for Major & Planned Giving, Patrick oversees the work of Oberlin’s Major Gifts Officers and Planned Giving team, focusing on transformational philanthropy that advances the college’s mission and strategic priorities while maintaining alignment with donors’ key interests.

Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in education at Clemson University.