Jen Byrnes
Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship
Biography: Jen has spent the past 25 years serving in church ministry, where she developed a deep passion for building relationships, leading teams, and helping people grow in their faith. Today, she brings that same heart for people into her role as Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship at Northwest Nazarene University. Jen loves connecting people with the life-changing mission of NNU, translating years of ministry experience into meaningful partnerships that invest in the next generation of students. She believes generosity is rooted in relationship and is passionate about creating experiences that help people see the lasting impact of their support. Her personal motto is simple: Phil 2:1-11, Serve with excellence, humility, and heart.
Favorite Thing About Working at NNU: The community. Everyone is so genuine and relational; it’s like a second family!





