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Administration

Tamara Brainerd Tamara B. Ridenour, CFRE
Interim Director of Operations
Director of Development
tbrainerd@mbc.edu
540-887-7384
540-255-5802
Tamara oversees operations in the Office of Institutional Advancement. She also leads the Major Gifts team and works with alumnae/i and other donors, engaging them in the priorities of the college. Her territories include Staunton, VA; Augusta County, VA; Lynchburg, VA; southwestern and northern VA; Washington DC; the northeastern United States; western NC; and the I-77 corridor down to Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA.

Major Gift Development

 

Kelly Downer Kelly Downer
Development Director
ADP Alumni Relations Coordinator
kdowner@mbc.edu
540-292-2969
Kelly engages with alumnae/i and other donors to facilitate meaningful giving and volunteer experiences that help advance the college’s fundraising priorities. Her territories include Charlottesville, Richmond, Tidewater, and Roanoke, VA; eastern NC; IL; MI; and CO. Additionally, Kelly coordinates alumni activities for the Adult Degree Program in Virginia.
Janet Peacock Janet Peacock
Director of Development
jpeacock@mbc.edu
540-255-5840
Janet travels throughout the southern United States to build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, securing their help in raising funds for the college as well as volunteering their time and expertise. Her territories include Richmond and Charlottesville, VA; GA; AL; FL; MS; AR; TX; TN; KY; OR; WV; LA; and AZ.

Advancement Services

Tina Kincaid Tina T. Kincaid ’93
Advancement Services Manager
tkincaid@mbc.edu
540-887-7383
Tina researches prospective donors and scrupulously updates records to help our high-level fundraisers compose the perfect “ask.”
Danielle Beckey Danielle Beckey
Prospect Research Associate
dbeckey@mbc.edu
540-887-7012
Danielle provides prospect analysis and careful documentation to support the Major Gifts team, finding the intersection between the college’s needs and the donors’ interests.
Gail Grimm Gail Grimm
Advancement Services Assistant
ggrimm@mbc.edu
540-887-7236
Gail records gift documentation in the college’s databases and notifies the business office and donor relations coordinator so that stewardship can begin.

Alumnae/i and Parent Relations

Elizabeth Shupe Elizabeth Shupe ’70
Director of Alumnae/i and Parent Relations
eshupe@mbc.edu
540-887-7216
540-280-6089
Liz coordinates the efforts of alumnae/i, parents, faculty, staff, and students to engage with and serve the college on all levels.
Anne Holland Anne Holland ’88
Director of Alumnae Events
aholland@mbc.edu
540-887-7171
Anne expertly plans and promotes college events such as Reunion, Alumnae/i Board meetings, regional get-togethers across the US, and campaign-related gatherings.
Angela Cline
Office Manager-Alumnae/i and Parent Relations
acline@mbc.edu
540-887-7007
Angela supports the Alumnae/i Relations team by coordinating alumnae/i volunteers, updating alumnae/i contact information, and recording event registrations.

Annual Giving

Brian Yurochko Brian Yurochko
Director of Annual Giving
byurochko@mbc.edu
540-887-7385
540-849-7744
Brian leads the effort to solicit gifts for the annual Baldwin Fund to support the college’s day-to-day operation.
Lesley Brady Lesley Brady
Annual Giving Associate
lbrady@mbc.edu
540-887-7158
Lesley coordinates alumnae/i gift chairs for each class to strengthen the Class Leadership Program and manages direct mail initiatives for the Baldwin Fund priorities.
Stephanie Morehead Stephanie Morehead ’12
Phonathon Coordinator
smorehead@mbc.edu
540-887-7014
Stephanie manages the Spencer Society Student Phonathon team, a group of student solicitors, and coordinates student giving events to support the Annual Giving campaigns.

Communications

Amanda Minix Amanda Minix
Advancement Writer
aminix@mbc.edu
540-887-7389
Amanda writes content for fundraising materials, correspondence, and the campaign web site, and supports efforts to promote good internal communication.

Donor Relations

Susannah Via Susannah Via
Donor Relations Coordinator
svia@mbc.edu
540-887-7386
Susannah acknowledges donor gifts, provides stewardship information, and maintains close relationships with major donors who support student scholarships. She also helps plan annual campus events such as the Doenges Visiting Artist/Scholar and Smyth Leadership lectures.