University of Minnesota Athletics
Golden Gopher Fund Staff
12/5/2006 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
| A MESSAGE FROM JOEL MATURI | STAFF LIST/CONTACT US |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | GOLDEN GOPHER FUND HOME |
Golden Gopher Fund 516 15th Avenue SESuite 275
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612/626-GOLD (4653)
Fax: 612/624-8056
E- mail: GGF@umn.edu
| David Crum Associate A.D. of Development Bio coming soon. dcrum@umn.edu | |
| Delinda L. (Blanck) Rood Associate Director of Development - Major Gifts Delinda, in her fifth year at Minnesota, is responsible for the area of major gifts with her primary focus on endowed scholarships and capital campaigns. Delinda has extensive experience in athletics development, having worked in the athletics departments at Nebraska, Northwestern, and North Dakota State University. Delinda is a native of Brainerd, MN and received her undergraduate degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She also received her masters degree in sports administration from the University of Minnesota. Delinda and her husband, Marc Rood, reside in Burnsville, MN. blanck@umn.edu |
| Vivian A. Langley Major Gift Officer Vivian is no stranger to intercollegiate athletics having coached 16 years, including seven seasons as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Golden Gopher volleyball team. Vivian also served as Director of Membership Services at the American Coaches Association for five years before returning to the Twin Cities. Her main focus on the Golden Gopher Fund team is scholarship endowments and raising money for capital projects. lang0052@umn.edu | |
| Joe Quinn Associate Development Officer Joe graduated from the University of Minnesota and was a member of the Golden Gopher Football team. He then went on to play for the Green Bay Packers for two years. Joe recently joined the Golden Gopher Fund team and is pursuing his MBA. Joe's major focus will be raising money for capital campaigns and endowed scholarships.
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| Mike Bjorkman Director of Donor Services and Annual Giving Mike oversees all Annual Fund and donor recognition activities. An alum and former letter winner at the University of Minnesota, Mike is entering his 12th year in the development office. Mike will be completing his masters degree in sport administration from the University of Minnesota in the spring of 2007. bjork023@umn.edu |
| Joyce Guelich Assistant to the Director Joyce assists the Development Director and works closely with our Major Gift and Endowment campaigns. Joyce is also responsible for providing administrative support to our Athletics Advisory Board/Development Committee. Joyce has been with the University of Minnesota since 1996. gueli001@umn.edu |
| Jessica Fleischmann Associate Director of Donor Services Jessica is in her third year working in her third year in the Golden Gopher Fund Office. After graduating from the U in December of 2003, Jessica began her work with ICA as a student worker in the Athletics Communications. Jessica's responsibilities include management of donor benefits, coordinating and assisting annual fundrasing events/special projects, as well as management of gift transmittals, reporting and student-athlete scholarship funds. flei0031@umn.edu |
| Becky Hennen Donor Services Coordinator Becky has worked in the Golden Gopher Fund office since March of 2003 and is in her second year as Donor Services Coordinator. Becky's primary focuses are the management of the Assured Seating program, coordinating and assisting with annual fundraising events and special projects, and distribution of donor benefits. She recently earned her degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing her masters degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Minnesota as well. henn0252@umn.edu | |
| Emily Lussenhop Student Assistant Emily has worked in the Golden Gopher Fund since January of 2005. She is currently attending the University of Minnesota and pursing a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. luss0023@umn.edu 612-626-1715 |
