Bio
David Wilke serves as Chief External Affairs Officer for Hazelden Betty Ford, where he leads engagement efforts through service, storytelling, and philanthropy to advance and expand our mission. In his prior role as Chief Development Officer, he helped generate more than $100 million in philanthropic support, strengthening community connections and advancing mission impact nationwide. Wilke joined Hazelden Betty Ford in 2020 bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in non-profit and health care philanthropy.
Prior to joining our leadership team, Wilke held fundraising executive roles at Loyola Medicine and Presence Health of Chicago. He is actively involved with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, serving on the Fellows Selection Committee and previously on the Standards Committee. David has been recognized as a Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and a Certified Fundraising Executive. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Illinois.
