Major Gift Staff

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
Executive Director of Development
269.337.7327


Heather Jach
Senior Major Gift Officer
269.337.7281

Steve Oursler
Major Gift Officer
269.337.7284

Brian Blattert '97
Associate Major Gift Officer
269.337.7294


Julie Wert
Associate Major Gift Officer
269.337.7319