chandler vandenberg

This development role with the Texas system's flagship institution in the Cockrell School of Engineering focuses on building and managing a major gift portfolio of 80-100 donors with the capacity to make philanthropic contributions in the range of six-figures and above strategically concentrating on Houston/East Texas, Southeast, Midwest, and East Coast markets. This position works closely alongside the school's frontline major gift officers, the university's central development office, the unit's Chief Development Officer and Dean, and other colleagues across the university to develop funding priorities to hit ambitious fundraising goals that have a substantial impact on the school and our students. I identify, explore, and cultivate relationships for potential funding opportunities for the school through private donations from individuals, alumni, parents, friends, and corporate partnerships supporting school-wide priorities for one of the most distinguished public engineering schools in the country and it's seven nationally top-ranked departments.

I was resolved to further my skill set and was responsible for multiple campaigns for the university's annual giving efforts in conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving Programs. These campaigns included managing all facets of the university's phonathon efforts, direct mail, integration of online giving and e-solicitations, and refining parent giving. To further enhance the program I initiated student philanthropy programming along with social media marketing, integration, and engagement for fundraising efforts, including implementing the university's first #GivingTuesday campaign. We also implemented strategies in stewardship and cultivation of annual donors and I was introduced to leadership annual giving programs and societies through a women's philanthropic group.

My primary job responsibility is to be a liaison between the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior and our alumni, donors, emeriti faculty and friends. I look for potential funding opportunities for the school through large private donations from individuals/families, potential grants, and corporate partnerships. Working in the Dean's suite and in conjunction with the Dean of the school, along with department chairs/heads, we have facilitated several "firsts" for the school. These include securing the largest gift in the school's history along with facilitating several naming opportunities. We have also laid the groundwork for a pipeline of donors through establishing the first Dean's Society and strategically focused on specific groups for long-term planned/estate gifts.

Activities and Societies: Art Club

The Rawls College of Business MBA programs are designed to give students a more in-depth understanding of the business world, and prepare them for successful careers as leaders, managers, executives and innovators in their chosen field. With an MBA from the Rawls College, you gain: Enhanced analytical skills, Advanced skills and knowledge in core business fields, Awareness and sensitivity to ethical issues in business, An understanding of international and cross-cultural environments, and the capacity to perform effectively in groups.

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Gamma - Executive Vice President, ISU Student Foundation - President, ISU Foundation Board Member

The master of business administration (MBA) degree is designed to develop the professional capabilities of managers working in business. The central objective of the curriculum is to enhance quality and innovation in the analysis, interpretation, and use of information for formulating, communicating and implementing managerial decisions in business organizations. The ethical management of resources in a global environment is emphasized through the curriculum. Required courses in quantitative analysis, decision making and negotiation will sharpen the ability of students to apply models and skills, and integrate knowledge across disciplinary areas.