AFP WNC Chapter
October Luncheon Program
Are You a Successful Development Professional?
Presenter: Dr. Dan Struble
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
As a development professional we think we know what is expected of us and what defines standards of excellence. But, do we know what our supervisors and Board think? Dr. Dan Struble will discuss with us how he rates a top-notch development professional, what he and the board look for in a development professional, why some people fail, the hallmarks of success in an individual, and the challenging dynamics of negotiating board, supervisor, staff and community relationships that the development professional engages in daily.
Dan Struble is the seventh president of Montreat College; he began his tenure April 22, 2004. He is a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. He served in the Navy and Navy Reserve for 21 years, retiring as a Commander following active duty service in the Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (USC) in Comparative Politics and American Politics respectively, where he focused on the area of presidential leadership and decision-making.
In higher education administration, Dan has focused his efforts on institution building. At Occidental College, he was acting director of major and planned giving during its successful $65 million campaign. At the U.S. Naval Academy, he founded the Naval Academy Foundation, which increased funds raised annually from $5 million to over $30 million, and co-designed its successful $250 million campaign.
At Montreat College, Dan has focused on strategic and master planning. These efforts have defined an ambitious future for the college, and morale has skyrocketed among faculty, staff, students, and volunteers. The college has moved to record enrollment in its traditional program, and fundraising has increased to record levels. The multi-year strategic plan initiatives continue to drive indicators in the positive direction. The college is developing the staff, systems, and programs to realize its vision of becoming the leading provider of Christ-centered higher education.
Date: October 17, 2007
Networking: 11:45am
Luncheon: 12:00pm
Location: Country Club of Asheville
Cost with RSVP: $15 members/ $18 nonmembers
Without RSVP: $18 members/ $21 nonmembers
RSVP to Ashley Vandewart at avandewart@alumni.unc.edu.
Please submit payment to:
Becky Davis
AFP-WNC
P.O. Box 546
Asheville , NC 28802
Next Month’s Meeting: AFP WNC will not hold a regular monthly meeting, but invite you to join our 16 th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration.
AFP Snow Policy
We never know what the weather will bring across our mountains. In the future, AFPWNC will operate on the Asheville City Schools schedule. If school is in, we will meet as normal. If school is canceled, our meeting will also be canceled. We've confirmed this policy with the Asheville Country Club. Please e-mail Membership Chair Vicki Yarnal with any questions.
