GMercyU WELCOMES NEW Vice President for University Advancement
Gwynedd Mercy University welcomed Keith Richardson as Vice President for University Advancement on August 2 , 2021 .
Prior to joining GMercyU , Richardson served as the Vice President for External Affairs at Delaware Valley University from 2018 , where he spearheaded the best fundraising year in the last decade and secondbest fundraising year in university history in 2020 .
“ We are thrilled to welcome an energetic and passionate professional to lead our Advancement team here at Gwynedd Mercy University ,” said President Deanne H . D ’ Emilio , JD . “ Keith brings years of expertise in fundraising , relationship building , and strategic leadership that will be invaluable in executing and leading our next Comprehensive Campaign and propelling the University forward .”
Prior to his role at Delaware Valley University , Richardson was the Assistant Vice President of Leadership Programs at Monmouth University . His team secured gifts and pledges representing a 38 % increase from the previous year , making it the second-best fundraising year in the university ’ s history . Prior to Monmouth , Richardson served as Director of Athletic Development , Major Gifts at Rutgers University Foundation , and as Director of Major Gifts at Rider University .
“ At Gwynedd Mercy University , there are so many exciting opportunities to explore ,” said Richardson . “ My passion is building lasting and meaningful relationships , and I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm and leadership to cultivate existing connections and create new ones .”
Richardson took over for Susannah Coleman , who served in an interim role since January 2021 . The previous vice president , Gerald McLaughlin , CFRE , retired in November 2020 after serving in the role for 15 years .
Richardson holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing , both from Rider University .
Meet GMercyU ’ s New VPUA
EDUCATION : Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing , Rider University ; Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education , Rider University
HOMETOWN : Lawrenceville , NJ
FAVORITE MUSIC : With two young children , Kidz Bop has become my favorite listening .
FAVORITE FOOD : My wife and I enjoy exploring all types of foods from various cultures .
FAVORITE SPORT & ATHLETE : Soccer and Tim Howard
FAVORITE MOVIE : Remember the Titans
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