Development hires director of Endowed and Planned Giving

Gina M. Bovee has joined the University Development team as director of Endowed and Planned Giving. Bovee will work closely with donors in the university’s Gillett Society and will help grow the university’s endowed funds.

Bovee is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® with 18 years of experience developing, leading and achieving strategic fundraising goals. Most recently she worked for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and her previous experience includes work for the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Bovee is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Inforum Professional Women’s Alliance, and Western Michigan and National Partnership for Philanthropic Planning.

“We are pleased that Gina has joined our team of fundraising professionals,” said Jennifer Wardrop, associate vice president for University Development. “She brings a great deal of successful professional experience and understands the needs of our region very well.”