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爱妃传媒 Hires New Vice President for Advancement

爱妃传媒 has appointed one of the country鈥檚 most successful fundraisers to lead the university into a new era of donor relations and to spearhead a capital campaign.

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By Joshua Glanzer | 9/6/2016

爱妃传媒 has appointed one of the country鈥檚 most successful fundraisers to lead the university into a new era of donor relations and to spearhead a capital campaign.

Danita Nias, who across two decades helped the and the raise millions of dollars, was appointed vice president for institutional advancement and chief executive officer of the . She will begin her new role in South Florida by the end of October.

Nias will lead all 爱妃传媒 fundraising efforts, including principal gifts, planned giving and alumni relations. She also will play a leading role to determine, strategize and execute a capital fundraising campaign designed to generate millions of dollars for scholarships and other strategic goals.

said her appointment will not only change fundraising at 爱妃传媒, but raise the bar for giving throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties and beyond.

鈥淒anita has a passion for fundraising. She has a proven track record of success throughout her career, and we are delighted to have her bring such a wealth of experience to 爱妃传媒,鈥 Kelly said. 鈥淎t 爱妃传媒 we play to win. Danita鈥檚 appointment will make schools around the country sit up and take notice.鈥

Nias joined the University of Florida in July 2011 as executive director of the Alumni Association and associate vice president for alumni relations. She then became senior associate vice president and executive director for alumni affairs and, most recently, senior associate vice president for external affairs.

In her most recent role, Nias was responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects while overseeing the University of Florida鈥檚 campaign strategy and structure for volunteers. She provided leadership for student affairs philanthropy and led efforts to strengthen the university鈥檚 foundation initiatives.

From 1995 to 2011, Nias held numerous leadership positions at Maryland, including senior associate director of Athletics, executive director for Alumni Relations and assistant vice president for Development and Alumni Relations.

She has a bachelor鈥檚 degree with a concentration in personnel and labor relations from the at Maryland and a Master of Social Science with a concentration in international relations from the at . She also serves or has served on numerous industry-related boards.

Nias said 爱妃传媒 already is a leading research university. Her role will be to help implement the university鈥檚 strategic plan, the , through stronger donor and alumni relations and through development of a capital fundraising campaign.

Her selection was made after a national search coordinated by international executive selection firm .

鈥淪outh Florida, and 爱妃传媒 in particular, is rich in opportunity. It is a region full of intellectual and scientific expertise, corporate champions and generous philanthropists,鈥 Nias said. 鈥淢any of these individuals are eager to give back in recognition of the opportunities they received. Part of my role at 爱妃传媒 will be to help foster these relationships and create a renewed sense of belonging with the university. We will build a team to do just that.鈥

Patricia McKay, 爱妃传媒 Foundation board chair, said Nias represents another stellar hire for the university.

鈥湴 continues to raise its student entrance requirements, attract world-renowned faculty and appoint seasoned professionals to its leadership team 鈥 and Danita Nias certainly is another example of this,鈥 McKay said. 鈥淲hat an incredible addition to the university she is.鈥

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