Contact
The most satisfying gifts come from thoughtful conversation between the donor and the university. To get started, please view our list of frequently asked questions.
If you have any additional inquiries, contact the individuals below or the University Development Office at (616)331-6000 or [email protected]. We look forward to speaking with you.
Laura Aikens
Vice President for University Development
Executive Director, GVU Foundation
(616) 331-6509
[email protected]
Dan Hurwitz
Associate Vice President for University Development
(616) 331-6531
[email protected]
Shannon Specter '03, '05
Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy
(616) 331-6539
[email protected]
Katrina Begrow
Annual Giving Manager, Campus Philanthropy
(616) 331-6093
[email protected]
Andrew Bixel
Director of College Advancement, Planned Giving, and Endowments
(616) 331-5619
[email protected]
Cathy Blackburn
Major Gift Officer
(616) 331-6527
[email protected]
Shannon Dale
Senior Director of Annual Giving and Digital Strategy
(616) 331-6606
[email protected]
Derek Johnson MBA ’20
Associate Director of Philanthropy
(616) 331-5626
[email protected]
Briette Bryant Phillips '08
Development Director for Scholarship and Fellowship Giving
(616) 331-6529
[email protected]
Kim Schmidt '88, '00
Director of Athletic Giving
(616) 331-3592
[email protected]
Katelyn Hanley Semelbauer MPA '14
Executive Associate
(616) 331-5703
[email protected]
Ken Zahrt
Director of Foundations Relations
(616) 331-6801
[email protected]