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An experienced fundraiser, Zucca will play a key role in the University\u2019s fundraising and engagement campaign.<\/h2>\n
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Carey Anne Zucca, the current vice president for advancement at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, will join the University of Rochester<\/a> on September 1 to lead the University\u2019s principal gift fundraising and presidential advancement programs. Zucca comes to Rochester at a crucial time, as the University prepares to launch For Ever Better, a $1.75 billion fundraising and engagement campaign for the future of the University.<\/p>\n

Jack Kreckel, who has served the University in various advancement roles for more than four decades, will continue in the role of strategic philanthropic advisor, working closely with the University\u2019s most dedicated volunteer leaders, alumni, and friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted we have been able to recruit Carey Anne Zucca to Rochester,\u201d says Thomas Farrell \u201988, \u201990W, senior vice president for University Advancement<\/a>. \u201cWe have a long and tremendous history of philanthropy at the University, and President Mangelsdorf continues to prioritize building on our recent successes in this critically important area. Carey Anne brings a fresh perspective, terrific experience, and the kind of professionalism that will make our program even stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Collyer Vice President for Advancement at Skidmore College, Zucca serves as a member of the president\u2019s cabinet and actively manages a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects while leading a team of 50 fundraising, alumni engagement, and advancement operations professionals. She led the successful completion of fundraising for the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences and secured vital support for the recently opened McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Additionally, she championed fundraising efforts for experiential learning, career-building initiatives, and entrepreneurial education, securing millions of dollars in support for opportunities that directly benefit students. Under her leadership, the team at Skidmore increased total new gifts and pledges by 20 percent year-over-year.<\/p>\n

Prior to her leadership role at Skidmore, Zucca worked at the University of Pittsburgh in various roles in alumni relations and marketing communications before leading the advancement program at the Swanson School of Engineering. While there, she contributed to the success of Pitt\u2019s recent $2 billion campaign, collaborating across schools and central advancement to close multiple transformational gifts.<\/p>\n

Before joining the School of Engineering, Zucca worked at the Cancer Institute at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where she led programs in grateful patient giving and oversaw key fundraising events. She is recognized for her ability to drive ambitious fundraising goals through relationship building and execution-focused management.<\/p>\n

\u201cFundraising is my passion. I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to come to Rochester and contribute to the success of the For Ever Better campaign,\u201d Zucca says. \u201cAchieving the campaign\u2019s ambitious goals will require strategic and thoughtful cultivation of the institution\u2019s most generous and loyal constituents. I look forward to working with President Mangelsdorf, Tom Farrell, and other University leaders to secure the kind of philanthropic support that will propel Rochester forward.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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