Development
The Development division raises funds to help advance the University’s student-centered mission. Working with volunteer leaders, faculty members, administrators and alumni, the Development team identifies funding sources for scholarships and financial aid, educational initiatives, facility upgrades and capital projects, and strengthens the University’s relationship with its graduates.
The division is comprised of several units: Annual Fund, which coordinates phonathon and direct mail appeals; Development and Alumni Relations, which oversees a broad range of fundraising and alumni activities; Development Data and Information, which maintains the University’s database of alumni and friends, and processes donations; Development Research, which provides research services; Planned Giving, which handles deferred gifts made through bequests, trusts, annuities and other financial instruments; and Special Events, which produces high-profile fundraisers.
If you have questions, please contact:
University Advancement
Kerry Kruckel
Vice President for University Advancement
516-299-2513 | 201-937-3563
Kerry.Kruckel@liu.edu
Charles J. Rasberry
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
516-299-2784 | 516-835-9805
Charles.Rasberry@liu.edu
Joan Yonke
Director of Development and Annual Fund
516-299-3801
Joan.Yonke@liu.edu
Deirdre Whitman
Development Officer
Deirdre.Whitman@liu.edu
Valerie Angeli
Director of Engagement
College of Veterinary Medicine
212-518-8158
Valerie.Angeli@liu.edu
Shannon Preston
Director of Advancement
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
516-299-2600
Shannon.Preston@liu.edu
Sean T. Collins
Major Gifts Officer
516-672-3899
Sean.Collins@liu.edu
Foundation and Corporate Relations
Arlene Zimny
Director of Grant Initiatives
University Advancement
Arlene.Zimny@liu.edu
Employer & Alumni Engagement
General Inquiries
516-299-2263 | 718-780-6562
LIUAlumni@liu.edu
Elaine Boylan
Director, Alumni and Employer Engagement
Elaine.Boylan@liu.edu
Amanda Seguna
Associate Director, Alumni and Employer Engagement
Amanda.Seguna@liu.edu