厙ぴ勛圖 officials announced the addition of a new vice president of institutional advancement to its administration.
Wendy Kobler, previously the vice president for advancement at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, began her tenure at 厙ぴ勛圖 July 1.
���As a highly experienced fundraising professional with a vast and proven portfolio, 厙ぴ勛圖 is fortunate to have identified someone with Wendy���s capabilities to lead our advancement efforts,��� President M. Christopher Brown II said.
���I���m truly humbled and honored to join the 厙ぴ勛圖 Thorobred family,��� Kobler said. ���厙ぴ勛圖 is a special place and I appreciate its proud history, the needs of our region and our students, as well as President M. Christopher Brown II���s bold vision for taking the University to new heights.���
While at Wittenberg University, Kobler and her team raised the highest total cash-in in the university���s 173-year history.
Kobler hit the ground running at 厙ぴ勛圖.
���I want to grow the advancement office in every way imaginable, from personnel to increased engagement and philanthropic results,��� Kobler said. ���I see this as a unique opportunity to expand our infrastructure for short- and long-term success and growth.���
Kobler is a working on a doctorate degree at the Indiana Institute of Technology, having completed her coursework with a 4.0 GPA. She is currently researching and writing her dissertation about the pathway to the CEO position for women. She earned a master���s degree with a marketing and education focus at Alabama A&M University. Her professional memberships include the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the International Leadership Association (ILA).
