John Feudo

Experience

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  Toastmasters International

  Mar 1986 - Feb 1989

  Manager of Membership & Public Relations

  Managed public relations, marketing and member development efforts for world's largest nonprofit educational organization, dedicated to helping others improve their communications skills.

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  Tufts University

  Feb 1989 - Jan 1993

  Director of Field Services
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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Feb 1993 - Dec 1998

  Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement
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  University of Connecticut

  Feb 1999 - Jul 2006

  Executive Director, UConn Alumni Association
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  Boston College

  Jun 2006 - Dec 2013

  Senior Development Officer/Associate VP for Alumni Relations

  Spearheaded alumni and volunteer efforts for 175,000-member organization. Served as a senior leader of university's advancement team, responsible for managing $1.5 billion fundraising campaign. Managed development prospects and advised staff on fundraising plans.

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  United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Senior VP of Development/Chief Development Officer

  Led fundraising efforts for outstanding worldwide charitable organization, with annual fundraising goal of app $50 million to support children and families. Managed team of 40+ professionals.

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  Grenzebach Glier & Associates

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

  Senior Vice President

  Created Training Division for global philanthropic consulting firm.Consultant, coach and keynote speaker for individuals and educational/nonprofit organizations worldwide. Focuses included volunteer management, Board development, alumni relations, fundraising, program evaluation and developing effective communication skills.

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  University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Aug 2022 - now

  Teach Professional Communications in the Manning School of Business, and Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy in the Honors College. Lead advancement efforts for the second fastest-rising school in the nation (per US News & World Report), managing an incredible team of dedicated, hard-working professionals and surrounded by colleagues, alumni and friends who do amazing things to support public higher education in Massachusetts. Launched our first-ever campaign in April 2016 to raise $125M, and successfully completed the campaign more than 32% over goal at $165M. Publicly launching a $250M campaign in April 2025. Interim VC leading the university’s marketing and communications team.

  • Adjunct Professor

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Vice Chancellor for Advancement

    Oct 2015 - now

  • Interim Vice Chancellor of University Relations

    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023