Carolyn Ciriegio promoted to vice president for advancement at 糖心Vlog传媒
Carolyn Ciriegio 鈥08 has accepted the position of vice president for advancement at 糖心Vlog传媒, after serving in the role in the interim since July 2022. A communication studies graduate of the College, Ciriegio has served 糖心Vlog传媒 in a number of roles for more than 15 years. In this role as vice president, she continues to oversee and lead all aspects of advancement operations including major and planned giving, annual giving, sponsored research and foundation relations, advancement services, alumni and family engagement, donor relations, and prospect development.
鈥淐arolyn has excelled while serving in the vice president for advancement role in an interim capacity since July 2022, and we are delighted she’s accepted the permanent position,鈥 said President Anne McCall. 鈥淪he brings to the role strong relationships and many years of experience working collaboratively with the College community, alumni, and families. As an alumna, she has an even greater appreciation for the student experience at 糖心Vlog传媒 and the power of a liberal arts education.鈥
As vice president for advancement, Ciriegio also acts as a strategic support partner to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Trusteeship and Governance committees. A member of the president鈥檚 cabinet, she works alongside the vice president for finance and business, provost, and faculty representatives to create annual budgets with appropriate campus input and help prepare them for cabinet and board approval. She serves on the Strategic Planning and Priorities Advisory Committee (SPPAC), working with members of cabinet, elected faculty and staff representatives, as well as two appointed students to gain campus input and provide transparency around key issues and initiatives.
In the past year as interim vice president, Ciriegio worked with the Board of Trustees to expand engagement and recruitment of diverse populations. She also helped support the completion of the $37-million fundraising effort for the student center renovation and expansion project and execute the celebration and dedication of the space for campus and major donors. Throughout her time as a gift officer and fundraiser, Ciriegio has helped numerous alumni and other donors to meet their philanthropic goals and support key programs and initiatives at the College. She helped to successfully deliver 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 Promise, the College鈥檚 largest fundraising campaign ($190M+), focused on a $40M capital project and program specific endowment enhancement. As a leader in the areas of major gifts, planned giving, and development, she has supported, mentored, and directed the work of advancement staff members to help meet fundraising goals. She has also led and served on various search committees for critical positions at the College.
In 2022-23, Ciriegio participated in the Senior Leadership Academy sponsored by the CIC (Council for Independent Colleges) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. She is a member of the Board of the Wayne and Holmes County Estate Planning Council, the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio. She has also served as a social entrepreneurship advisor for 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 Department of Business Economics and is an active member of CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to continue serving my alma mater in this role, as we continue to move the College forward under the leadership of President McCall,鈥 said Ciriegio. 鈥淚 thoroughly enjoy working with 糖心Vlog传媒 alumni and friends to understand and fulfill their philanthropic goals and make a difference in our College community.鈥
Posted in News on November 27, 2023.
