Title: Assistant Director of Major Gifts

Organization: Texas Children's Hospital

Degree(s): Bachelor's in art history

Ashley Tagle is a seasoned fundraising professional with 17 years of experience spanning the arts, higher education, and healthcare. She currently leads the major gifts team at Texas Children’s Hospital, where she works with donors to advance innovative care and research to support children and families. Previously, Ashley served as Director of Philanthropic Giving for the Rice Design Alliance at Rice University, Director of Individual Giving for Houston Ballet, and Assistant Director of Development for the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin. Since 2016, Ashley has shared her expertise as an instructor at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, helping professionals build the fundraising skills and strategies needed to thrive in the nonprofit sector.