Overview of Foundation & Alumni Engagement

The Kutztown University Foundation & Alumni Engagement is dedicated to advancing the mission of Kutztown University by securing philanthropic support and improving the KU alumni experience. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donated gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

If you have a specific question or would like to learn more about how you can make a difference in the quality of education at Kutztown University, please reach out to a member of the Foundation & Alumni Engagement staff.

Ms. Kay Apple, Controller
484.646.4126
apple [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with fund balances, fund guidelines, fund awards amounts, e.g., scholarships, and spending policy.

Ms. Stephanie Deni-Iaeger, Director of Annual Giving and Events
610.683.4910
deni [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with Annual Giving programs, e.g., direct mail and phonathon campaigns, and all Foundation related events.

Ms. Cindy Do, Staff Accountant and Gift Processor
610.683.1395
do [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with gifts/pledges recording, accounts payable, and vendor payments.

Ms. Sarah Hess, Manager of Database and Software Systems
610.683.4605
hess [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with all database issues and the Foundation's software system Raiser's Edge.

Mr. Kevin Hyde, Director of Communications
610.683.4691
hyde [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with annual giving campaigns, student phonathon, and Foundation communications.

Mr. Jason Ketter, Executive Director
610.683.4112
ketter [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with any issues or concerns regarding the Foundation & Alumni Engagement, leadership gifts, and gift planning.

Ms. Karen McClincey, Assistant to the Executive Director
610.683.4112
mcclincey [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with schedule for the Executive Director, operational aspects of the Foundation, and the KU Foundation Board of Directors.

Mr. Alex Ogeka, Director of Alumni Engagement
610.683.4755
ogeka [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with alumni functions and major gifts benefiting the university.

Ms. Colleen Painter, Director of Foundation Services and Donor Relations
610.683.4425
painter [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with operational aspects of the Foundation, Foundation staff, and donor relations.

Mr. Ed Richmond, Chief Financial Officer
610.683.1513
richmond [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with all financial and legal aspects of the Foundation and all Foundation formalized partnerships.

Ms. Michele Sabler, Director of Major Gifts
610.683.4920
sabler [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with major gifts benefiting the university.

Ms. Cheryl Swavely, Administrative Support for Alumni Engagement
610.683.4110
swavely [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with all administrative support functions for the Directors of Major Gifts and visits by VIP Foundation guests to the campus.

Ms. Brenda Vogelsinger, Part-time Accountant
610.683.4688
vogelsinger [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with information regarding all agency funds/balances and grant information.

Ms. Barbara Walczak, Director of Major Gifts
610.683.4882
walczak [at] give2ku [dot] org

Can assist with major gifts benefiting the university.