Peter Castagna
Finding ways to impact higher education through building philanthropic relationships
- Role
- Executive Director of Major Gifts at Saint Joseph's University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Peter Castagna
With over 15 years of experience in major gift fundraising, I am committed to fostering impactful donor relationships that support Saint Joseph\'s University\'s mission of academic excellence and community engagement. As Executive Director of Major Gifts, I collaborate with university leadership to secure transformative contributions that advance scholarships, endowments, and programmatic growth. My work is driven by a dedication to meaningful philanthropy, leveraging strategic communication and public relations skills to build trust and deliver value to both donors and the institution. At Saint Joseph\'s University, I lead efforts to cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-value donors, enabling significant contributions across scholarships, athletics, and capital improvements. My role as liaison to the Haub School of Business and the School of Health Professions ensures alignment between donor priorities and institutional goals. By integrating strategic writing and fundraising expertise, I empower our team to achieve sustainable growth and lasting impact.
Experience
Executive Director of Major Gifts
Jul 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Member of Leadership Team for University Advancement- Liaison to Haub School of Business and the School of Health Professions/Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Education
Saint Joseph's University
EdD - ABD, Higher Education Leadership
2022 — 2026
University of Scranton
BA, Communication
Villanova University
Certificate, Fundementals of Fundraising
St. Joseph's Prep
High School Diploma
Wilmington University
MBA, Business Administration and Management
University of Galway
Arts, Irish Politics and History
Skills
- Raiser's Edge
- Strategic Communications
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Management
- Stewardship
- Non-Profits
- Editing
- Microsoft Excel
- Social Media
- Speech Writing
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Teaching
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Philanthropy
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Marketing Communications
- Fundraisers
- Staff Development
- Higher Education Administration
- Nonprofits
- Special Events
- Copy Editing
- Marketing
- Press Releases
- Microsoft Office
- Donor Research
- Writing
- Capital Campaigns
- Prospect Research
- Email Marketing
- Program Development
- Copywriting
- Alumni Relations
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
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