Jacob Rohrer, Ma, Mba Email & Phone Number

Waco, Tx, Us

Waco, Texas, United States

• Effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors for major gifts to Baylor University, with a specific focus on the George W. Truett Theological Seminary.• Establish and achieve annual measurable goals and objectives under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President and Associate Vice President for Development, including new gift commitments, proposals made, new prospects qualified, and prospect meetings held.• Collaborate with Truett Seminary’s dean and senior administrators to develop impactful philanthropic agendas aligned with Baylor’s strategic plan and the specific goals of Truett Seminary, with an emphasis on Truett's Wesley House of Studies.• Work closely with other Advancement team members and Truett Seminary staff to foster trust, encourage creative thinking, and enhance coordination across teams to significantly increase private gifts to Baylor.• Coordinate with Truett Seminary’s leadership to structure, enlist, educate, focus, and partner with advisory boards and councils, increasing philanthropic contributions, with a particular emphasis on Truett's Wesley House of Studies.

Waco, Texas, United States

• Built and maintained relationships with Baylor alumni, parents, and friends in key markets to deepen their connection to Baylor University.• Utilized various outreach methods, including personal visits, phone calls, and written communications, to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.• Developed and implemented strategies to retain and upgrade existing donors, moving them thoughtfully through the giving pipeline.• Promoted engagement with the Baylor Family in assigned markets by advocating volunteerism, encouraging event participation, supporting philanthropic endeavors, and enhancing strategic communication.• Created innovative strategies for donor retention and upgrades, encouraging contributions and broader engagement.• Employed diverse outreach methods to involve prospects in both philanthropic and non-philanthropic activities.

Brownwood, Texas, United States

• Develop and instruct undergraduate leadership studies courses for Howard Payne University. -- GEN 2301 - Servant Leadership (Spring 2021 - present) -- GEN 2311 - Introduction to Leadership (Spring 2022 - present)

Brownwood, Texas, United States

• Oversaw and managed a large variety of projects across the University as assigned by the President: -- Oversaw and coordinated strategic retention efforts for full-time undergraduate students -- Oversaw and coordinated strategic summer melt reduction initiatives for incoming first-year and transfer students -- Planned and executed donor relations events at University football games -- Assisted in development and implementation of HPU Church Matching Scholarship program and policy -- Developed and implemented HPU Head Start Scholarship program and policy -- Developed MOUs for guaranteed acceptance to HPU for seven Brown County ISDs -- Drafted fundraising appeals and program proposals on behalf of the President resulting in large gifts and grants being awarded to the institution -- Organized and managed COVID-19 response policies and procedures including campus health and safety measures, symptom and infection reporting procedures, self-quarantine and self-isolation procedures, and University updates to faculty, staff, students, and the Brown County community -- Developed and implemented University-wide operational timeline• Served as Co-Chair of 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Implementation Committee (2023)• Served as member of 2024-2029 QEP Topic Selection Committee (2023)• Served as member of SACSCOC Decennial Reaffirmation Committee (2023) -- Served as primary writer for CR/CS 2.1 - 5.3• Served as member of inaugural Robnett Founders Dinner Planning Committee (2022-2023)• Served as member of COVID-19 Response Team (2020-2021)• Served as Chair of the Presidential Inauguration Committee (2019)• Drafted, edited, and compiled reports for the HPU Board of Trustees for each of the Board's three annual meetings• Assisted with various matters relating to University advancement, enrollment, and retention

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Oversaw and managed a large variety of projects across the Enrollment Division as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment.• Assisted in enrollment related tasks including, but not limited to, reaching out to prospective students, assisting students with balances, and helping students overcome roadblocks to enrollment.• Conducted research related to strategic initiatives, individuals, or organizations in order to ensure the Vice President for Enrollment was informed regarding enrollment current events and trends.• Oversaw the creation and distribution of weekly retention reports.• Sat on the Enrollment Leadership Team.• Served as the Interim Program Director for the Master of Education in Higher Education from June 2018 through April 2019.• Served in an interim capacity in any role that the Vice President for Enrollment saw fit, including, but not limited to, serving as an interim Program Director, serving as an interim on scholarship committees, and other such interim positions.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Provided educational guidance and assistance to students.• Promoted student success by assisting in course scheduling and degree planning.• Provided information and guidance to students in choosing graduate degrees.• Developed and revised informational materials and newsletters for the Graduate School of Business.• Developed, presented, and implemented marketing strategies for the Graduate School of Business.• Developed social media marketing materials for the Graduate School of Business.• Developed and maintained a unique and cohesive brand for the Master of Arts in Management and Master of Science in Management.• Assisted in developing courses and course material for the Master of Arts in Management and Master of Science in Management.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Interfaced with current and potential donors at various University and non-University events.• Conducted research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors or general donor markets.• Assisted in enrollment and recruiting efforts for graduate programs at DBU. • Conducted enrollment analysis on graduate programs.• Assisted in identifying strategies for increasing graduate enrollment at DBU.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Oversaw the approval of late fee waiver requests and management of student accounts.• Dealt with conflict resolution amongst students and their roommates.• Worked on crucial projects for both the Dean of Students and the Executive Vice President.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Worked alongside Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions in recruiting students.• Assisted in managing largest region of possible incoming freshmen students.• Worked alongside Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions in managing student files.• Working alongside Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions to reach enrollment goals.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) In Leadership Studies, Leadership And Higher Education

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing, 4.0

Master Of Arts In Leadership (Mal), 4.0

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.624

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association (Chaplain, Campus Relations Chair and Cabinet member) & Tau Alpha Phi Fraternity.