Interim Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Leigh A. Greenfelder
Interim Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Education
- Alumna of Ashland University, OH
Job Description
Interim Vice President Greenfelder is responsible for the overall leadership of the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, including the areas of Philanthropy, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gift and Estate Planning, Alumni Engagement, Alumni and Donor Communications and Events, Annual Giving, Data Intelligence and Prospect Research. Interim Vice President Greenfelder oversees all alumni engagement and philanthropic strategy for the university, including alumni events and engagement activities around the country. She is the division’s liaison to the Kent State University Foundation Board and Kent State University Alumni Association Board. She is a member of the President’s Cabinet and provides support for the Board of Trustees External Relations and Development Committee.
Direct Reports
- Chief Financial Officer, Kent State University Foundation, Jessica Vargo
- Associate Vice President, Philanthropy and Chief Philanthropic Officer, David Pratt
- Assistant Vice President, Donor and Volunteer Engagement, Scott McKinney
- Executive Director, Events, Jennifer Arnold
- Executive Director, Communications and Annual Giving, Danielle Hupp
- Executive Director, Data Intelligence and Technology, Kathleen Abel
- Senior Director, Operations and Budget, Misty Williamson
- Assistant Director, Staffing and Organizational Development, Rachel Rundo
- Coordinator, Operations and Special Projects, Sandi Nelson
Contact
lgreenfe@kent.edu
330-672-7108
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