Michele Cesca
Chief Development Officer (CDO) at University of Southern California- Claim this Profile
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Jeff Cook
While "energetic!" and "positive!" are two of the first words that may come to mind when describing Michele, it certainly doesn't stop there. She is both an accomplished nonprofit executive and a successful senior fund-development professional. And what fun to work with! Michele is a true listener, a willing collaborator, and a take-charge manager. All this comes with an infectious laugh to help create a great work environment. Viva Michele!
Jeff Cook
While "energetic!" and "positive!" are two of the first words that may come to mind when describing Michele, it certainly doesn't stop there. She is both an accomplished nonprofit executive and a successful senior fund-development professional. And what fun to work with! Michele is a true listener, a willing collaborator, and a take-charge manager. All this comes with an infectious laugh to help create a great work environment. Viva Michele!
Jeff Cook
While "energetic!" and "positive!" are two of the first words that may come to mind when describing Michele, it certainly doesn't stop there. She is both an accomplished nonprofit executive and a successful senior fund-development professional. And what fun to work with! Michele is a true listener, a willing collaborator, and a take-charge manager. All this comes with an infectious laugh to help create a great work environment. Viva Michele!
Jeff Cook
While "energetic!" and "positive!" are two of the first words that may come to mind when describing Michele, it certainly doesn't stop there. She is both an accomplished nonprofit executive and a successful senior fund-development professional. And what fun to work with! Michele is a true listener, a willing collaborator, and a take-charge manager. All this comes with an infectious laugh to help create a great work environment. Viva Michele!
Experience
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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Jan 2022 - Present
Since 1897, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best. Dentists are consistently viewed as some of the most trusted and respected professionals that serve the public, and our graduates are part of the reason. The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry not only educates excellent clinicians but also produces professionals who earn their patients’ trust with unyielding commitment to exemplary ethical standards. As Chief Development Officer for The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry I direct comprehensive fundraising efforts for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy & the USC Mrs. T. H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. In addition to overseeing fundraising, I lead initiatives in student life & wellness as well as alumni relations. I am proud to lead a dynamic team within the Office of External Relations. Our External Relations team contributes to the continuous learning and collaborative culture of the school by proactively facilitating opportunities for the team to increase their skills and knowledge of their respective areas with best practices and targeted development metrics. In my role I work with academic and professional colleagues to create and implement strategies to increase prospective donor engagement for the purpose of increased philanthropic support for key school(s) initiatives Show less
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California State University, Long Beach
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, University Relations & Development
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2022
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California State University, Fullerton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Vice President, Central Development
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2018
Participate in planning, strategic direction, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship activities and events related to the university development and campaign initiatives. Participate in planning, strategic direction, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship activities and events related to the university development and campaign initiatives.
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Assistance League, National Office
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Nov 2003 - Jul 2009
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California State University, Northridge
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Development
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Jan 1999 - Nov 2003
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