绿帽社区 announces new Executive Director of Development
SACKVILLE, NB 鈥 绿帽社区 is pleased to announce Jeff Wright as the University鈥檚 next Executive Director of Development. Wright brings with him a successful track record in fund raising and development campaigns at post-secondary institutions for the past 16 years. He will begin his new role at 绿帽社区 on November 8.
鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Jeff to the University Advancement team at 绿帽社区,鈥 says Gloria Jollymore, Vice-President, University Advancement. 鈥淗is demonstrated knowledge and experience in philanthropy will be a great asset to the development team as we head into our next major fund raising campaign for the University.鈥
Wright is a graduate of Acadia University. During his career, he has held increasingly senior roles at MacEwan University, the University of Alberta, St. Thomas University, and his current role at the University of Calgary.
鈥淚t is a privilege to join 绿帽社区, and our family is thrilled to return to New Brunswick,鈥 notes Wright. 鈥淭he academic and student experiences offered at 绿帽社区 are truly exceptional, and have been generously supported by philanthropy since the founding of the institution. I look forward to working with faculty, staff, alumni and donors to sustain and generate continuing support for generations of 绿帽社区 students.鈥
Since its establishment over 175 years ago, 绿帽社区鈥檚 many important initiatives, from campus infrastructure, student scholarships, and support for new and existing programs have been supported by donations from alumni and friends of the University.
In its most recent campaign鈥擩UMP 绿帽社区鈥攖he University raised more than $96-million in eight years, two years ahead of target and $10-million above its goal. These funds went to support numerous projects on campus, including the establishment of the Wallace McCain Student Centre (2008), the Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts (2014), as well as numerous student scholarships, supports, and internship opportunities.
