What are your primary responsibilities?

I work in direct collaboration with the Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to direct and manage Butler University's efforts to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit local, state and national corporation and foundation prospects for gifts and grants in support of University funding priorities.

I also serve as the department's grant writer and project manager in order to successfully manage corporate and foundation donors/prospect relationships.

Contact me if you are interested in…

Becoming involved with the University as a professional or corporate partner with the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or the College of Business.  Also, contact me if you have ideas for funding of a particular project but are not sure where to seek needed monetary support. Corporate and Foundation Relations exists to work with all colleges, faculty, staff, and our constituents to ensure there is funding support for University priorities.

Why do you love what you do?

I love what I do because this position allows me to interact with a wide variety of people and organizations, including Butler faculty, Butler staff, corporations, and foundations, making each day interesting. I also love what I do because when our department receives funding for particular projects, we can actually see results and how our efforts impact Butler students and campus as a whole.

What is your favorite Butler memory?

Being present at the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four in 2010 after we beat Michigan State. Having the game held in our home city of Indianapolis and knowing that Butler was going to the final game of the Final Four gives me goose bumps just remembering that moment and how happy I was. The entire stadium seemed to be cheering for the Bulldogs. It is a special moment and a feeling that I will never forget.