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Advancement Office Staff
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Bridgette Neisel Vice President of Advancement and University Relations 330-490-7337
Bridgette is responsible for the organization and implementation of the University's fundraising, alumni relations and external relations programs, major gifts campaign, annual giving and corporate and foundation relations.
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Andrea Summerlot Director of University Relations 330-490-7296
Andrea is responsible for all external media relations, which includes meeting with, pitching stories and writing press releases and features for the press to articulate the breadth and depth of resources, news, accomplishments and events available from Walsh University, its faculty, staff and students. Andrea also serves as the community liaison, handles internal public relations and communications and writes and edits Walsh Times, Walsh Update and the Walsh University E-Newsletter. |
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Pat Cauley Coordinator, Advancement Services 330-490-7298
Pat is responsible for the BANNER Advancement module (Alumni/Development database) including identifying, retrieving and analyzing data in support of the Advancement departments. |
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Craig Eynon Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations 330-490-7280
Craig is responsible for the Walsh Fund, which supports the University's operating budget in the areas of financial aid, library, student, and faculty development. His additional responsibilities include alumni engagement, donor cultivation and volunteer stewardship. Eynon will also assist in the coordination and development of external committees. |
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Jason Fugitt Marketing Coordinator 330-490-7695
Jason is responsible for the coordination and implementation of content and materials for the Walsh University website. His additional responsibilites include: Event photography, assisting the University's Director of Marketing, Graphic Designer, print room staff and affiliated parties with production and publication of university literature, advertisments and other campus publications; assisting the Director of Public Relations with the promotion of campus-related events and assisting with special events on campus. |
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Daniel Gravo Director of Alumni Relations 330-244-4752
Dan is responsible for building and cultivating relationships with Walsh's more than 8,000 alumni, making regional visits to meet with alumni, involving alumni in the life of the college, supporting and overseeing the Walsh University Alumni Board of Trustees and planning, organizing and implementing a number of Alumni events and functions annually. |
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Teresa Griffin Director of Marketing 330-490-7503
Teresa is responsible for University-wide marketing strategies and standards, including advertising programs, research and planning and the development of an integrated and creative brand image. |
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Karen Hodge Director of Grants and Prospect Research 330-490-7114
Karen is responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government sources and assisting faculty members as they pursue grant opportunities within their disciplines. She also prepares background research on potential donors for use as the University works to secure external support. |
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Sharon Sirpilla Director of Major Gifts 330-244-4746
Sharon is responsible for the administration of the Major Gifts Program, capital projects solicitation, and all other efforts to increasingly meet fund raising objectives and goals. Her particular focus will be on identifying, cultivating and successfully soliciting new prospects to the University. |
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Karen Wydra Data Entry Specialist 330-490-7113
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Jennifer Craig Director of Gift Planning 330-490-7109
Jennifer is responsible for the administration of the Planned Giving Program and capital projects solicitation. Her particular focus will be on identifying, cultivating and successfully soliciting new prospects to the University. The Director will collaborate with other members of the Advancement team on special event planning, fundraising objectives and goals while assisting in the coordination and development of external committees.
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