Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications KC

Mission:

The mission of the Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community is to serve as a clearinghouse for Student Affairs communications and fundraising professionals to share and discuss information, resources, and best practices related to fundraising and communications within the field of Student Affairs and Higher Education.

Priorities:

• Provide Student Affairs fundraisers (whether reporting through their respective division of student affairs or an institution-wide development office) and communications professionals (at the divisional or unit levels) with a platform to share and discuss best practices and emerging trends within Student Affairs and Higher Education

• Provide all Student Affairs professionals, including senior leaders, with a foundational knowledge of Student Affairs fundraising and communications

• Maintain a visible and strong presence within NASPA by expanding the KC’s membership and engaging in NASPA conferences, publications, and other in-person and online platforms

Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members, while additional roles are selected by the Knowledge Community leadership team. If you are interested in joining our leadership team, please email [email protected]. 

Current Leadership Team

• Alma Garcia, Chair
  Director of Development and Unit Lead, Clemson University 
• Blake Weiss, Vice Chair
  Director of the Center for Basic Needs, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
• Ashlee Roberts, Region II Representative
  Executive Director of Student Affairs Strategic Planning and Initiatives , Stockton University
• Natalia Dempsey, Communications Manager
  Alumni Communities Coordinator, Princeton University 
• Aidan Andrews, Virtual Learning and Engagement Coordinator
  Assistant Director for Annual Giving, Boston College
• Adam Serafin, Region V Representative                                                                                                                                                      Associate Director for Advancement, Division of Student Life, University of Washington