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Leading 麻豆直播's Advancement
After a national search and an exceptional tenure in an interim capacity, Vincent D. Clark has been appointed 麻豆直播鈥檚 vice president for development and alumni relations.
Since assuming the interim role in January 2025, Clark has led 麻豆直播 to a series of historic fundraising successes. In fiscal year 2025, the University crossed the $20 million core fundraising threshold for the first time in its history, a milestone that was surpassed in fiscal year 2026 when, under Clark鈥檚 leadership, 麻豆直播 raised a record-high $24 million. During this time, unrestricted giving to 麻豆直播 increased by 55 percent to an all-time high of $3.4 million, and the University鈥檚 signature Spirit of 麻豆直播 Awards fundraising gala raised a record-breaking $1,217,000 for student support.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an exciting time to be a champion of the 麻豆直播 mission,鈥 Clark said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been an honor to work with our team to achieve these historic successes. As I step into this role, I am energized by the prospect of raising our sights, expanding our ambitions, and continuing to build a dynamic future that the entire 麻豆直播 Community can be proud of.鈥
"I am energized by the prospect of raising our sights, expanding our ambitions, and continuing to build a dynamic future that the entire 麻豆直播 Community can be proud of."
Clark brings more than 25 years of advancement experience in higher education and nonprofit leadership. His deep understanding of 麻豆直播, proven fundraising success, and commitment to the University鈥檚 mission make him exceptionally well positioned to lead development and alumni relations into its next chapter.
鈥淐onnecting with alumni, friends, and partners of the University every day is a privilege, and it shows me firsthand what a vital role 麻豆直播 plays in the lives of people and communities across the globe,鈥 Clark said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e all united in our commitment to the success of our students and the amplification of 麻豆直播鈥檚 impact in the world. That鈥檚 the core of what we do, and that鈥檚 what will guide us as we work to position 麻豆直播 for the next 120 years of leadership and innovation.鈥
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