KaLynn Coffey, Development Projects Coordinator
fnkc1@uaf.edu (907) 474-6208
• Evaluate current scholarship structure and design a scholarship model for growth and donor stewardship;
• Coordinate efforts with development staff to enhance and facilitate donor success;
• Serve as lead event planner of the annual Scholarship Breakfast and Fall Donor Reception;
• Evaluate current athletic sponsorship program and work with Athletics department to enhance sponsorship program and steward donors.
Rachel Craig, Office Manager
rachel.craig@uaf.edu (907) 474-2619
• Manage support services for office staff in both Advancement Services and Development, answering phones, greeting visitors, and ordering supplies;
• Make travel arrangements, set appointments and oversee paperwork.
Megan Damario, Annual Giving Coordinator
fnmmd1@uaf.edu Phone: (907) 474-2601
• Partner with Annual Giving Director to develop correspondence and Annual Giving publications (research, writing, editing, proof reading, and design direction);
• Coordinate procurement and purchasing paperwork with outside vendors;
• Steward AG donors by writing thank cards and doing thank calls.
Emily Drygas, Senior Development Officer
emily.drygas@uaf.edu Phone: (907) 474-6631
• Fundraise with focus on Major Gifts (including Planned Gifts; Endowed Gifts; Corporate, Foundation, & Individual Gifts);
• Third generation Alaskan, ’97 UAF alum (Japanese Studies/Business), ’08 M.A. from UAF;
• Maintain associations and affiliations with donors and friends through Rotary Club, and other organizations.
• Professional experience prior to UAF Development role, served as Development Director at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
Naomi Horne, Development Officer
naomi.horne@uaf.edu Phone: (907) 474-6464
• Connect with local alumni, friends and the local business community;
• Scholarship specialist;
• Leadership Program and student organization fundraising manager;
• UAF Alumna with a B.A. in Social Work.
Becky Lindsey, Director, Annual Giving
becky.lindsey@uaf.edu Phone: (907) 474-5535
• Oversee Annual Giving programs, materials, and staff;
• Work with Raiser’s Edge to run progress reports, record donor contact and correspondence. Review mailing data for accuracy and consistency prior to mailing pieces out.
Lisa Scerbak, Director, Stewardship
lisa.scerbak@uaf.edu Phone: (907) 474-5904
• Write acknowledgment letters to donors at predetermined giving levels;
• Offer stewardship support for Development Officers, staff and faculty;
• Coordinate publications and materials for stewardship purposes;
• Oversee special events and other recognition for donors.
Judyth Wier –Associate Vice Chancellor
j.wier@uaf.edu (907) 474-5750
• Oversee and coordinate all philanthropic efforts at UAF;
• Offer strategic leadership, program design and evaluation;
• Lead representative and liaison with UA Statewide and Foundation;
• Manage Development and Advancement Services staff;
Teresa A. Thompson, Development Officer, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
teresa@sfos.uaf.edu Phone: (907) 474-1867
• Work with the SFOS Dean to partner with individuals, organizations, businesses, and foundations interested in supporting the School;
• Graduate of UAF with a B.A. in Communication;
• Fairbanks resident for 18 years, with over 20 years of professional development and administrative experience.