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The Walsh University Office of Advancement includes the functions of alumni relations, fundraising and donor relations, student recruitment activities, marketing communications, and public relations for the school. At Walsh University, the Advancement Office exists to serve the school's entire community. Even with excellent fiscal management, tuition alone does not provide the financial resources necessary to sustain the day-to-day operations and implement the desired improvements that will benefit our students. The Advancement Office takes the dreams and hopes for Walsh's future and ensures that they become realities by seeking new and future resources.

Please feel free to contact an Advancement Office representative from the list below for more information about Walsh University.

Bridgette Neisel Vice President of Advancement and University Relations 330-490-7337 Bridgette is responsible for the organization and implementation of the University's fundraising, alumni relations and external relations programs, major gifts campaign, annual giving and corporate and foundation relations.
Sharon Sirpilla Director of Leadership Giving 330-244-4746 Sharon is responsible for the administration of Lead gifts, capital projects solicitation, and all other efforts to increasingly meet fund raising objectives and goals. Her particular focus will be on identifying, cultivating and successfully soliciting new prospects to the University.
Craig Eynon Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations 330-490-7280 Craig is responsible for the Walsh Fund, which supports the University's operating budget in the areas of financial aid, library, student, and faculty development. His additional responsibilities include alumni engagement, donor cultivation and volunteer stewardship. Eynon will also assist in the coordination and development of external committees.
Jennifer Craig Director of Individual Giving 330-490-7109 Jennifer is responsible for sustaining and expanding a successful Walsh Fund program. She is primarily focused on increasing the size and volume of gifts at the President’s Society level and higher. In addition, she oversees the Brother Thomas Farrell Heritage Society, manages Walsh University’s endowed scholarship program, participates in special event planning and assists in the coordination of external committees.
Karen Hodge Assistant Vice President for Advancement 330-490-7114 Karen is responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government sources and assisting faculty members as they pursue grant opportunities within their disciplines. She also prepares background research on potential donors for use as the University works to secure external support.
Daniel Gravo Director of Alumni Relations 330-244-4752 Dan is responsible for building and cultivating relationships with Walsh's more than 9,000 alumni, making regional visits to meet with alumni, involving alumni in the life of the college, supporting and overseeing the Walsh University Alumni Board of Trustees and planning, organizing and implementing a number of Alumni events and functions annually.
Kate Carlson Advancement Associate 330-244-4943 Kate is responsible for the implementation of several critical fundraising functions including planning events and programs that serve the alumni community, assisting with donor solicitation for annual giving and assisting in the marketing of rental facilities at Walsh University. Kate works closely with all directors on various projects and events to support the University's goals and initiatives.
Carmela Bendetta Administrative Assistant 330-490-7111 Carmela supports the Vice President of Advancement and University Relations, assists in internal and external communications of the Advancement Office and serves as the support staff for the Walsh University Women’s Committee. She also oversees work-study students within the office and greets and directs visitors who come to Farrell Hall.
Teresa Griffin Assistant Vice President for University Relations 330-490-7503 Teresa is responsible for University-wide marketing strategies and standards, including advertising programs, research and planning and the development of an integrated and creative brand image.
Andrea McCaffrey Director of University Relations 330-490-7296 Andrea is responsible for all external media relations, which includes meeting with, pitching stories and writing press releases and features for the press to articulate the breadth and depth of resources, news, accomplishments and events available from Walsh University, its faculty, staff and students. Andrea also serves as the community liaison, handles internal public relations and communications and writes and edits Walsh Times, Walsh Update and the Walsh University E-Newsletter.
Ann-Margaret Lambo Public Relations Specialist 330-409-3289
Shane Brown Graphic Designer 330-490-7116 Shane is responsible for the print development and design of all academic departments and advancement materials at Walsh University, including the design, preparation and execution of direct mail, catalogs, brochures, newsletters, as well as web site and interactive presentation development.
Jason Fugitt Marketing Coordinator 330-490-7695 Jason is responsible for the coordination and implementation of content and materials for the Walsh University website. His additional responsibilites include: Event photography, assisting the University's Director of Marketing, Graphic Designer, print room staff and affiliated parties with production and publication of university literature, advertisments and other campus publications; assisting the Director of Public Relations with the promotion of campus-related news and events and assisting with special events on campus.
Pat Cauley Coordinator, Advancement Services 330-490-7298 Pat is responsible for the BANNER Advancement module (Alumni/Development database) including identifying, retrieving and analyzing data in support of the Advancement departments.
Allison Chamberland Data Entry Specialist 330-490-7113 Allison is responsible for processing gifts, donations and pledges into the University's Banner module, producing acknowledgement letters to donors, pledge notices and reminders, updating constituent information and assisting the Coordinator of Advancement Services.
Lori Geyer Print Services Coordinator 330-490-7161 Lori coordinates all in-house print projects and maintains print room services for the university.
Connie Lechner Print Room Assistant 330-490-7162 Connie assists with print production and print room services.