Colleen Murphy
Director of Development at Pomona College
- Role
- Director of Development, Bay Area and Seattle at Pomona College
- Location
- Claremont, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Colleen Murphy
Results-driven fundraising professional with 15+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Expertise in major gift identification, cultivation, and solicitation, with a strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Skilled communicator with a talent for engaging boards, senior leadership, and diverse constituents. Known for a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to challenges, blending creativity with strategic thinking to drive successful outcomes.
Experience
Director of Development, Bay Area and Seattle
Jul 2024 — Present · Claremont, CA, US
Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, cultivating long-term philanthropic partnerships.Partner with faculty, senior administrators, and colleagues to align donor interests with institutional initiatives.Represented the East Coast, South and Midwest Region from September 2023 - August 2025Currently lead engagement efforts with donors in the Bay Area and Seattle
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and English
Miami University
Master of Science (M.S.), College Student Personnel Services (College Administration)
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