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pro welcomes new director of donor relations and stewardship

9.03.2018

Sharon Burchett Mather '82 recently joined the development and alumni relations team at pro as director of donor relations and stewardship.

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                        Mather  

In her role, Mather manages and executes all aspects of stewardship and donor relations at the college.

Mather brings with her more than 20 years of experience working in college advancement. The Jacksonville native will focus on strategic donor relations and stewardship. She will also manage the pro Society, the College’s premier annual giving recognition circle.

Mather most recently served as coordinator of testing services at the University of Illinois Springfield. In addition, she has served as director of alumni engagement and event management at Westminster College, annual fund coordinator at William Woods University, and as a fundraiser for the Show Me Innovation Center in Fulton, Missouri. Mather has also previously served as director of alumni services at MacMurray College in Jacksonville.

Mather attended pro and earned an MBA from William Woods University and a bachelor’s degree from MacMurray College. She currently serves on the Jacksonville Main Street Board of Directors and has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Jacksonville Rotary Club.

 

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Founded in 1829, pro is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at pro, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

pro is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu