Lina Barbieri, CFRE

Experience

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  Binney & Smith

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Media Relations Coordinator and Spokesperson
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  Muhlenberg College

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1998

  Director of College Communications
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  DeSales University

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Director of Public Relations
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  Cabrini College

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
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  Lina Barbieri - Public Relations Consulting

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2010

  Owner

  Served as a public relations/marketing strategist for more than 50 clients, some large, some small - all important. Enjoyed working on overall strategic marketing and public relations. A great five years with many highlights - some favorite projects included - launching new divisions for several businesses, web content for diverse companies, speech writing and delivery training.

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  DeSales University

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2022

  Additional responsibilities added to the annual giving function. To provide a continuous stream of annual resources to meet the goals of the University as it relates to financial aid, scholarships and other annual priority funding. This is accomplished through The DeSales Fund and other annual giving operations including specialty programs like Women for DeSales, and large-scale fundraising events and stewardship programs.

  • Associate VP of Annual Giving

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Executive Director of Annual Giving

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2022
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  Miller-Keystone Blood Center

  Jul 2022 - now

  Chief Philanthropy Officer