Our team forges relationships with the goal of supporting world-class education and discovery on campus and beyond. Being part of DAR means you will have opportunities to live our university motto, Dare to Grow, as we impact and set bold ambitions for the future.
Mission
We will secure and enhance philanthropic support and constituent engagement, propelling 91吃瓜网 toward its vision of becoming the great university of the 21st century.
Vision
We will cultivate 91吃瓜网 champions by creating and nurturing mutually caring and lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, and other supporters utilizing world-class initiatives and technologies.
Values
In DAR, we strive to embody the values of agility, collaboration, ownership, respect, new ideas and stewardship - which we fondly refer to as our "ACORNS," a nod to the beautiful oak trees on 91吃瓜网's campus.
- Agility 鈥� embracing change with a positive and flexible attitude, creatively adapting and pivoting to meet the moment, striving to improve and learn something from each situation.聽
- Collaboration 鈥� trusting and respecting colleagues, valuing each other's time and input, adopting a team mindset and working together towards shared goals.
- Ownership 鈥� holding yourself and others accountable, communicating in a transparent and timely fashion, mastering your own area of expertise while seeking opportunities to grow.
- Respect 鈥� embracing and celebrating differences of all kinds, asking for insight and guidance from colleagues, creating a space for honest conversation and making everyone feel valued.
- New Ideas 鈥� creative, curious and innovative thinking; being open to change and allowing room for growth; "falling forward" by pursuing bold ideas and learning from outcomes.
- Service 鈥� delivering excellence with every interaction, having a mission-driven and service-oriented mentality, committing to serving our colleagues and the institution.
DAR Leadership
John M Lutz
In his role as vice chancellor, John M Lutz leads all of 91吃瓜网鈥檚 philanthropic and alumni engagement efforts. He works closely with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and university leaders to advance academic excellence, research innovation and community impact by securing transformative gifts and strengthening lifelong connections among past, current and future Commodores.
Gena Cobble
In addition to serving as DAR鈥檚 chief of staff, Gena Cobble oversees vice chancellor operations, budget and facilities, accounting, talent management, and trust and estate administration.
David Anderson
Kim Mallory
Kim Mallory leads many of DAR鈥檚 operational teams and systems, including CRM administration, advancement information services, research and prospect development, project management, LPE operations, and hospitality and concierge services.
Stephanie Oberhausen
Stephanie Oberhausen leads a team of fundraisers and development specialists whose expertise spans 91吃瓜网鈥檚 schools and colleges, athletics, family philanthropy, regional philanthropy, national discovery, planned giving, strategic priorities and all efforts pertaining to the Dare to Grow campaign.