By Jeri S. Kornegay
A 1978 Manchester peace studies and religion alumnus with broad and
deep experience in the university’s mission soon will become vice
president for university advancement. Timothy McElwee will re-join the
President’s Cabinet on Nov. 11, Manchester University president Jo Young
Switzer announced.
“In Tim McElwee, we have a proven team leader to help us raise the
remaining $12 million of our $100 million Students First! campaign,”
said president Switzer. “He knows us very well and has many strong
relationships with our alumni and donors."
McElwee leaves a similar post with Albright College in Pennsylvania,
where his team has raised $10 million each of his three years as vice
president of advancement.
During McElwee’s earlier tenure as vice president for advancement at
Manchester, he led what then was the most expansive comprehensive
campaign in Manchester history to a $71 million conclusion a year ahead
of schedule and 37 percent over the original goal. He worked closely
with generous donors who contributed, on average, $500,000 per month.
The campaign brought nearly 5,000 new donors to Manchester.
“I welcome this opportunity to return to my alma mater with great
enthusiasm,” said McElwee. “In close collaboration with the president,
the trustees, other senior officers and the advancement team, I hope to
expand upon the tremendous accomplishments already achieved in the
Student’s First! campaign.”
McElwee left the vice president’s post in 2003 to pursue a dream to
teach and lead Manchester’s Peace Studies Institute. Realizing his gift
in fundraising for causes that mirror Manchester and Church of the
Brethren values, he then joined fundraising for Heifer International, an
organization founded by Manchester graduate Dan West.
In addition to his Manchester bachelor’s degree, he earned a master
of divinity from Bethany Theological Seminary, and a master’s degree and
Ph.D. in political science from Purdue University.
Manchester conducted a national search for a new vice president to
replace Michael Eastman, who took a similar position with Eastern
Kentucky University in late summer. Melanie Harmon, executive director
of development, is interim vice president for university advancement.
-- Jeri S. Kornegay is staff for Manchester University Media Relations.
Source: 10/11/2013 Newsline
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