Supporting K

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Who We Are

Giving to "K"
Major (Leadership) Gifts
The members of the Major Gift Staff, with their extensive knowledge of Kalamazoo College, are key players in supporting enhanced relationships between the College and both its donors and potential donors. The Major Gifts staff focuses on fundraising for the College's priorities as defined by the president and trustees of the College.

Where Your Gifts Are Needed
  • Student support
    Great students inspire faculty and challenge fellow students.
  • Faculty support
    The caliber of an academic institution rests upon the quality of faculty, who are the lifeblood of Kalamazoo College.
  • Facilities support
    While outstanding people make a institution, the places in which they do their work have a profound effect on their ability to be exceptional.
  • Program and department research support
    We are one of the nation's great private institutions in the Midwest, and our work extends from business to social sciences.
  • Discretionary support
    Discretionary support provides tremendous flexibility for our department chairs and directors as they adapt to ever-changing needs and demands.


    Contact Us

    Molly Avis Ball
    Director of Individual Giving
    269.337.7327

    Heather Jach
    Senior Major Gifts Officer
    269.337.7281
    Fred Jackson
    Major Gifts Officer
    269.337.7319
    Andy Strickler
    Major Gifts Officer
    269.337.7284

    Brian Blattert
    Associate Major Gifts Officer
    269.337.7294

    Christy Honsberger
    Office Coordinator
    269.337.7246