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Advancement@nihonnkazamidori.com
Advancement office: 217-228-5226
Robert Wyatt
Vice President for University Advancement
Robert serves as the chief fundraising officer for the university and the leader of Quincy’s fundraising, communication, and alumni relations efforts. He works closely with the President on major and principal gifts and manages staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors and carries a portfolio of major donor prospects. Serving as a vital member of the President’s Leadership Team, Robert advises the President, leadership team and the Board of Trustees on all issues related to University Advancement. Contact Robert at 217.228.5229 or wyattro@nihonnkazamidori.com
Matt Bergman
Senior Director of Advancement
Matt oversees the QU Fund and assists in the cultivation of annual and major gifts from prospective donors. He helps to direct alumni engagement and events, productions, and fundraising efforts designed to financially strengthen the University. In addition, he serves as the university spokesperson and is responsible for leading marketing and public relations efforts. Matt is a 1999 graduate of Quincy University and joined the staff in 2011. He is involved in many community organizations including the Rotary Club of Quincy, the United Way and the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation. Contact Matt at 217-228-5432 x3454 or by e-mail at bergmma@nihonnkazamidori.com
Chris Brennemann
Director of Community Relations
Michelle Kirkham
Coordinator of Annual Giving
Michelle is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Quincy University Fund, including mail appeals and publications, and has the opportunity to build relationships with alumni, friends, and area businesses. She is responsible for writing grant proposals and implementing the student philanthropy program. Michelle is a 2010 graduate from Culver-Stockton College with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Contact Michelle at 217-228-5225 x3453 or by e-mail at m.kirkham42@nihonnkazamidori.com
Miriam Hermann
Coordinator of Advancement Services
Miriam maintains the database and assists in planning fundraising and alumni events. She works closely with administration and staff to fulfill the mission and objectives of the Office of University Advancement. She manages alumni non-graduated alumni and donor record updates. Prepares, schedules and executes fundraising and alumni mailings. Manages the fiscal year calendar of all mailing within the Office of Development & Alumni Services. Assists with alumni gatherings and fundraising events. She manages special alumni projects including such things as QUniverse class notes and In Memoriam Alumni Mentor Program (AMP), the Brick-by-Brick program and QU greeting cards programs. Miriam joined the advancement staff in 2017. Contact Miriam at 217-228-5432 x3455 or by e-mail at hermami@nihonnkazamidori.com
Maureen Kennedy
Coordinator of Alumni Services
Jim Lawrence
Coordinator of Digital Media Production
Sandy Trudell
Digital Communications Specialist
Sandy graduated from QU in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. You can find her in the Advancement Department as the Digital Communications Specialist. If you need any assistance with web changes or social media, contact Sandy by email at social@nihonnkazamidori.com
Peyton Wiseman
Visual Communications Specialist
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