{"id":3325,"date":"2018-01-22T11:52:22","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T17:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dunwoody.edu\/blog\/?p=3325"},"modified":"2018-01-24T13:36:23","modified_gmt":"2018-01-24T19:36:23","slug":"dunwoody-college-names-vice-president-of-institutional-advancement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2018\/dunwoody-college-names-vice-president-of-institutional-advancement\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunwoody College Names Vice President of Institutional Advancement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><strong>Dunwoody hires Brian Nelson to lead College\u2019s<br \/>\nstrategic advancement efforts<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3326\" src=\"http:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nelson_BrianW.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Nelson\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" \/>For more than 30 years, Brian Nelson has helped non-profit organizations grow and donors support organizational missions. And now, he brings his skills and passion for fundraising to Dunwoody.<\/p>\n<p>Serving as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Nelson will lead advancement efforts for the College, including fundraising, alumni engagement, and industry partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDunwoody is a Midwest landmark for high quality technical education with a rich tradition and bright future,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cI look forward to being a part of a forward thinking, goal-driven team, and I am excited to work with industry leaders who are passionate about the impact Dunwoody has had on the community and their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nelson comes to Dunwoody from the Pinky Swear Foundation, where he served as the organization\u2019s President\/CEO. During his time there, he grew the Foundation\u2019s annual revenue from $900,000 to $2.8 million and expanded service to families in all 50 states. His portfolio includes working for William Mitchell College of Law, Children\u2019s Cancer Research Fund, Allina Hospice Foundation, Memorial Blood Centers, and the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI truly enjoy the interaction with donors,\u201d Nelson shared. \u201cIt is amazing to learn about their lives, their connections to the institution, and how philanthropy can help shape <em>their<\/em> dreams and visions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During his spare time, Nelson enjoys playing golf, fishing, reading, remodeling and fixing things, and spending time with his family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope to provide value in building on Dunwoody\u2019s culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cAnd I look forward to helping further the mission of this institution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nelson will replace current Vice President of Institutional Advancement Stuart Lang, who will retire later this year. Lang has been with the College for five years.<\/p>\n<p>Nelson can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:bnelson@dunwoody.edu\">bnelson@dunwoody.edu<\/a> or at 612-381-3042.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dunwoody hires Brian Nelson to lead College\u2019s strategic advancement efforts For more than 30 years, Brian Nelson has helped non-profit organizations grow and donors support organizational missions. And now, he brings his skills and passion for fundraising to Dunwoody. 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