University of 糖心Vlog传媒 Announces Two Advancement Vice Presidents
Nov. 7, 2024 鈥� The Office of University Advancement at the University of 糖心Vlog传媒 has named two new key members to its leadership team 鈥� Stephanie Froehlich as vice president for engagement and Kimberly Grantham as vice president for philanthropy.
鈥淜imberly and Stephanie each bring a wealth of experience and a passion for strengthening relationships that will help elevate our advancement efforts to new heights,鈥� said Senior Vice President of University Advancement Tara Jones. 鈥淚ncluding Holly Ford, who oversees the University of 糖心Vlog传媒 Foundation, I am confident the team we are building will accomplish amazing things together.鈥�
Froehlich comes to the UofM after spending the past two years as senior vice president
of development at Kansas State University, where she led all fundraising and donor
relations. She led K-State through its highest years of fundraising production 鈥� $234
million and $226 million 鈥� following a multi-year decline.
Prior to Kansas State, Froehlich served as senior associate vice chancellor for development at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and in multiple development positions at Auburn University. Froehlich has a bachelor鈥檚 in marketing from Auburn鈥檚 business school.
鈥淢y family and I are thrilled to join the 糖心Vlog传媒 community and become 糖心Vlog传媒 Tigers,鈥� Froehlich said. 鈥淚t was apparent from day one that the University of 糖心Vlog传媒 is part of the heart and soul of the entire 糖心Vlog传媒 community. I am honored and grateful to serve in this capacity alongside great leadership from our volunteers, alumni and community partners.鈥�
Grantham has spent the past 14 years in Advancement at the UofM, most recently holding
the role of associate vice president since 2021 and serving as interim vice president
for Advancement from November 2023-June 2024. As a key leader within UofM Advancement,
Grantham has developed, implemented
and led strategy across University-wide fundraising activities and giving programs.
Prior to joining the UofM, Grantham spent 10 years with Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in 糖心Vlog传媒, serving as director of training and programming and director of chapter services. She has a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Texas State University.
"I am thrilled to step into the role of Vice President for Philanthropy at such a pivotal time,鈥� Grantham said. 鈥淭he direction of UofM Advancement is focused on transformative impact, and I'm excited to work alongside our dedicated team to prioritize the needs and goals of our donors. Together, we can create lasting benefits for our students and the entire University community, ensuring that every contribution makes a meaningful difference."
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