Last month, Ben Krouse-Gagne ‘11 joined the Institutional Advancement staff as Assistant Director of Annual Giving. Ben is returning “homeâ€� to Âé¶¹Çø from St. Catherine University, where he served as the Annual Fund Assistant for the past two years. Ben brings strong experience with volunteer management, reunion giving, Phoneathon, e-philanthropy, and working with recent graduates. He has many ideas to strengthen Âé¶¹Çøâ€™s annual giving program.
“I had a great experience at Âé¶¹Çø as a student and now I am proud to call this place my home once again,â€� says Ben. “I am excited to engage with the alumni and friends of Âé¶¹Çø to keep strengthening this place.â€�
Ben graduated from Âé¶¹Çø in 2011 as a Political Science major and History minor. During his time as a student at Âé¶¹Çø, he served as Day Student Body Vice President and worked as a student caller at the on-campus Phoneathon. Ben also served as a member of the Young Alumni Council and has served as a lead volunteer for Auggie Volunteer Nights. He is incredibly dedicated to Âé¶¹Çø, brings great passion for annual giving, and is eager to connect donors with ways to support the College.