Office of University Advancement
Charitable giving has an enormous impact on the life of the University. The Office of University Advancement seeks to establish philanthropic opportunities and partnerships for the University’s many alumni and friends. By engaging individuals, businesses, foundations, and others in the University’s goals, we create meaningful philanthropic partnerships that strengthen Fairleigh Dickinson University now and in the future.
As the University’s chief development officer, the senior vice president for university advancement provides direction for and leadership to the University’s philanthropic and alumni relations programs. Reporting directly to the President, she is a member of the President’s Cabinet and the liaison to the Board of Trustees’ Advancement Committee. Current initiatives include expanding meaningful alumni programming and the implementation of a comprehensive major gifts effort.
Administration and Staff
- Colleen Coppla, Senior Vice President for University Advancement
- Michele Bottcher, Executive Assistant to Sr VP of University Advancement
Managers and Directors
- Cruz, Darlene, Associate Director
- Datzko-Banta, Ric, Director of Advancement Communications and Marketing
- Groff, Chris, Assistant Vice President for Corporate/Foundations and Major Gifts
- Lam, Kenneth, Executive Director of Development and Campaign Operations
- Perez, Delia, Director of Planned Giving
- Reynolds, Laura, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Special Events
- Santiago, Margarita, Director of Advancement Systems and Operations
- Troxell, Jennifer, Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Development