Nikkie Dvorchak

Nikkie Dvorchak joined The Everglades Foundation in 2020 as Director of Development & Events of Southwest Florida, where she manages donor relations, philanthropy, sponsorships and fundraising events for the southwest region. She manages the organization’s annual benefit, ForEverglades Naples, as well as donor and partner events. In addition to her SWFL responsibilities, Nikkie is the project manager for the Foundation’s upcoming “America’s Everglades Summit” in Washington, D.C. in 2025. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Events & Development at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, where she is managed all annual and member events including Naples Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, Annual Meeting, Distinguished Public Service Awards, Business After 5, Wake Up Naples, Accelerated Lunch, Annual Holiday Party and Professional Education Workshops. She had also launched a development committee in effort to expand their investor & philanthropic support. She worked closely with the Chamber’s Leadership Collier Foundation on fundraising for scholarships, talent development, work-based learning and spearheading the Naples Children’s Business Fair for young entrepreneurs. Additionally, she coordinated the two-day Intercity Visit to Palm Beach County for 25 community leaders in 2019.

She is a Board Member for the Naples Zoo where she chaired the annual fundraiser, ZOObilee, “Feast with the Beasts” for five years and remains on the committee. Nikkie is on Board of Directors for Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Collier-Lee Chapter where she served as President in 2023. She is a member of their Executive Committee, National Philanthropy Day Committee and Education Committee. Nikkie is the Chair of the Events & Engagement Committee for Leadership Collier Foundation, and a member of their Advisory Council, Annual Meeting Committee and Selection Committee. She has also chaired the LCF Alumni Talent Show for over five years. Dvorchak is a member of the Women’s Foundation Event Committee with the Collier Community Foundation, she also supports Lighthouse of Collier’s annual event and has helped the All-Star Panel Naples event for Children’s National Foundation. She is a 2017 Associate Leadership Collier graduate and was recognized as 40 Under 40 Young Professional in 2018 from Gulfshore Business.

She was previously the Director of Events & Corporate Relations at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for 6 years. She started with the Conservancy in 2011 when she and her husband Mike relocated to Naples and have since expanded their family having two sons, Talon& Dax. Nikkie managed all the organizations fundraising events such as Magic Under the Mangroves, RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament, Water Works Luncheon and Earth Day Festival. She was also responsible for the corporate sponsorships, rental events, internal events, beneficiary events and assisted with ambassador events.

Prior to her relocation to Naples, she had resided in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelors of Performing Arts from Point Park University. Nikkie held the position as Club Marketing Manager with the Pittsburgh Steelers Organization for nearly five years where she managed the club level during Steelers and Pittsburgh Panthers games overseeing a staff of 80 employees. She also organized and managed over 300 special events a year including weddings, galas, proms, corporate functions, conventions, and much more. In addition, she was selected as a member of the advanced team, to prepare and manage all aspects for both Super Bowl XLIII and Super Bowl XLV for the organization.