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Sam Harris, MPA, Cfre, is a seasoned fundraising professional with extensive experience in managing annual giving initiatives, planned giving programs, and major gift campaigns. He has held senior leadership positions at Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and IU Health Foundation, where he successfully increased donor engagement and fundraising revenue. Harris holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Professional Certificate from Boston University.

Credentials

  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
    CFRE International
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Senior Director, Foundation
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Lead all aspects of the organization's fundraising and development program; including annual, major, and planned giving. Monitor progress toward 2025 Strategic Plan goals. Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, and all associated committees.

    • Director, Foundation
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

      Provided day-to-day management of the organization's charitable education foundation. Collaborated closely with the marketing team to ensure outreach across multiple channels. Served as the staff liaison to all fundraising committees.

  • IU Health Foundation
    • Greater Indianapolis
    • Annual Giving Manager
      • Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
      • Greater Indianapolis

      Managed the external annual giving strategy, with an emphasis on diverse communication methods to acquire and renew donor support. Oversaw the relaunch of grateful patient acquisition.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Assistant Director, Foundation Operations
      • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

      Managed the organization's largest annual giving initiative and donor stewardship. The annual giving initiative raised over $515,000, a 26% increase from the prior year. The number of donors increased to the organization's highest levels since 1993. Developed and implemented the first, formal planned giving program, resulting in a 20% increase in the number of planned gift commitments.

    • Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving
      • May 2019 - May 2020

      Planned, developed and executed the organization’s largest annual fundraising campaign, raising over $400,000. Secured the organizations’s largest planned gift commitment, over $1.25 million. Oversaw 50+ local alumni associations and assisted in the creation of new alumni association groups. Promoted annual giving initiatives, primarily through monthly and recurring avenues. Assisted with all capital campaign activities.

    • Advancement Officer
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

      Met with current and prospective donors. Identified and cultivated major gift prospects, resulting in $580,000 in additional gift commitments. Promoted annual giving initiatives and participated in campaign related activities.

  • City of Auburn Hills
    • Auburn Hills, MI
    • Management Assistant
      • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      • Auburn Hills, MI

Education

  • 2018 - 2020
    Indiana Wesleyan University
    Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • 2020 - 2020
    Boston University
    Professional Certificate
  • 2011 - 2016
    Wayne State University
    Bachelor of Public Affairs

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