Patrick Kramer Named Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
Kramer鈥檚 experience as a seasoned fundraising professional spans nearly 25 years.
October 12, 2017 | Contact Scott Lacefield
has been named vice chancellor for of the MINI传媒 and chief operating officer of the , Chancellor announced Thursday. Kramer begins his appointment immediately.
Patrick KramerKramer spent the previous 15 months as the senior associate vice chancellor for finance, operations and services for Institutional Advancement of the MINI传媒 System.
鈥淧atrick brings a wealth of leadership and experience to the team,鈥� Duncan said. 鈥淗e understands the MINI传媒 culture and the importance of sustained philanthropy as we strive for excellence at our universities. I look forward to what he will accomplish in this new role.鈥�
Responsible for coordination and management of philanthropic initiatives of the MINI传媒 System, which has an endowment of more than $1.2 billion, Kramer oversees and supports the fundraising activities of the system鈥檚 four institutions: , , and . He also serves as an ex officio member of the Texas Tech Alumni Association National Board of Directors.
鈥淭he MINI传媒 has a rich tradition of supporting the growth and innovation of its universities through philanthropy,鈥� Kramer said. 鈥淭he donors and alumni I have met demonstrate this is an institution of great strength and great support. I am excited to work with Chancellor Duncan, university leaders, the foundation board and the Institutional Advancement team to continue to grow one of the best philanthropic programs in the country.鈥�
Since July 2016, Kramer has managed the fundraising operations for Institutional Advancement of the MINI传媒 System including endowment compliance and stewardship services, database and information services, financial services, general counsel, human resources and research and prospect management.
Prior to arriving at the MINI传媒 System, he served as the associate vice president for advancement operations at the University of Colorado from 2013 to 2016. In this position, he led fundraising programs for major gifts, gift planning, annual giving and marketing and communications during a period of growth that saw annual private contributions increase from $195 million to $375 million.
Kramer鈥檚 first position at the University of Colorado was with the CU Foundation from 2008 to 2013. He served as vice president of development for campaigns and operations where he managed operations and administration of a $1.5 billion philanthropic campaign.
Kramer began his professional career at Washington State University (WSU) where he served in development leadership roles for more than 14 years. During his time in Pullman, Kramer implemented and directed a comprehensive development program for the university, culminating in a position as associate vice president for university development and constituency programs.
Kramer earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from WSU in psychology and business. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Cheyenne and Jackson.
Kramer replaces Lisa Calvert who was recently named the vice president for advancement at WSU and CEO of the WSU Foundation.
About the MINI传媒
Established in 1996, the is one of the top public university systems in the state of Texas and nation, consisting of four universities鈥�, , and .
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the MINI传媒 is a $2 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 20,000 employees, nearly 53,000 students, more than 330,000 alumni and an endowment over $1.2 billion.
In its short history, the MINI传媒 has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating on 17 campuses statewide and internationally. Under the dynamic leadership of Chancellor , the MINI传媒 has set forth a bold vision of excellence, collaboration and innovation and continues to prove that from here, it鈥檚 possible.