Katherine Meyer Moran

About Katherine Meyer Moran

Thoughtful relationship builder who is detail oriented, an excellent communicator, and…

Experience

1. Director, Alumni Relations & Development

   Boston University Metropolitan College

   Aug 2014 — Present

   Meet with top prospects, cultivate and steward donors o Closed $1.5 million gift for a graduate scholarship, which is the largest pledge in the history of the College that is actively being fulfilled; o Secured a $1 million planned gift to the College in May 2020; and a second $1 million planned gift to the College in October 2020; o Realized five Naming Opportunities between 20••••20, for College’s new building; o Brought in five + scholarships; o Raised over for the College in FY21, which is an increase of approximately 60% in revenue and donors from FY20; and o Created individualized stewardship plans for board members and top donors to the College. • Organize special events for the College o BU MET 50th Distinguished Lecture, Signature Dinner with Chef Jacques Pépin, and Gala for 600 people; o BU MET Ribbon Cutting celebrating the College’s new building with University Provost, Dean, Chair of the Board, and two donors who committed to + naming opportunities; and o BU MET Annual City of Boston Scholarship Event with former Mayor Martin J. Walsh. • Oversee Dean’s Advisory Board o Reconstituted board from 45 members to 20 members who are actively giving to the College; o Introduced a new board chair; and o Organize board meetings twice a year (one in New York and one in Boston) and virtual meetings during the pandemic. • Manage and train a graduate assistant and work study each year for the past four years; these student employees were responsible for assisting with event planning, stewardship, and advancement operations.