Meredith N. Brunen, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Conway, Arkansas, United States

Metro Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Lead the University Advancement division, providing strategic leadership, counsel and assistance in the areas of development, alumni relations, advancement services, donor relations and stewardship, and special events; Serve as chief executive officer of the University’s institutionally-affiliated nonprofit corporations.

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Led University Advancement division, providing strategic leadership, counsel and partnership in the areas of alumni relations, advancement services, development, marketing and communications, and special events. Served as chief executive officer of the University’s institutionally-affiliated non-profit corporations: USC Upstate Foundation and Capital.

Spartanburg, SC

Appointed to lead the university during critical leadership transition within the UofSC system.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Led, planned and implemented all fundraising programs, including 50th Anniversary campaign; solicited and stewarded major gifts from University's key alumni and friends to meet annual fundraising goals; provided leadership for the University's marketing and creative services/public relations efforts, and personally advocate University's mission both.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Serve as principal advisor to the Vice President for University Advancement on all division matters, as well as provide leadership, strategic planning, counsel and assistance to unit directors within the Division of Advancement on matters related to fundraising, accountability, and staffing. Additionally, lead and manage campus-wide development activities.

Bentonville, AR

Responsible for daily operations of the College's 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation and all facets of philanthropic giving, including annual, major and planned giving, in addition to alumni relations, capital projects, programmatic priorities, annual and endowed scholarships and special events; acted as primary liaison to 30-member regional board of.

Bentonville, AR

Responsible for cultivating unrestricted funds through direct mail and annual employee campaign; crafted media releases covering recent gift announcements and upcoming events, prepared targeted content for The President's Circle newsletter; established relationships to garner annual and endowed scholarship support; engaged Foundation Board of Directors in.

Bentonville, AR

Crafted and implemented fundraising efforts in the areas of scholarships, annual giving, and alumni relations; built meaningful long-lasting relationships with donors, prospects and community leaders; developed solicitation materials, gift proposals, presentations and reports; coordinated all special events, including annual gala, scholarship luncheon, and.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Facilitated and strengthened strategic partnerships; developed mutually beneficial relationships to advance philanthropic goals; led corporate membership program, ensuring proper stewardship of existing members and cultivation of new members; initiated new annual giving program, The Museum Circle, including development of benefits and marketing materials.

Bentonville, AR

Spearheaded inaugural employee campaign reaching over 80% participation; responsible for scholarship program including stewardship of donors and accounts; planed, organized, and solicited sponsorships for special event fundraisers; managed the development and implementation of an alumni association; assisted with development and coordination of.

Fayetteville, AR

Performed administrative duties in addition to planning and scheduling trips and meetings, coordinating guest lists and arrangements for events, managing client relations, completing trade reconciliation confirmations, and participating in research activities.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Bentonville/Bella Vista American Association of University Women Scholarship (2009-2011), Virginia Cole.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Chancellor's List; International Student Organization Volunteer and Member; Who's Who Among American Colleges &.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Middle East Studies/International Relations W/ French Minor, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Published Honors Thesis entitled "A Comparative Study of the Role of Women in Public Life in Three Muslim.