Alumni relations adds new position
William “Bill” Doerr has been named Georgia College’s first associate vice president for development and alumni relations. Doerr most recently served as senior director of institutional advancement at High Point University in High Point, N.C.
Doerr brings 15 years of experience in higher education development and will assume responsibility for the day-to-day direction of the university’s fundraising programs and alumni relations activities. His experience includes serving both private and public universities in North Carolina and Georgia, including Georgia State University in Atlanta.
Doerr assumed his duties at Georgia College on April 4 and reports to Amy Amason, vice president for external relations and university advancement.
“Bill’s record of successful fundraising and alumni relations experience adds a new dimension to the university’s development efforts,” Amason said. “Bill is a dedicated, energetic and eager professional whose leadership will greatly benefit our programs.”
William Doerr began serving Georgia College as its first associate vice president for development and alumni relations on April 4. Doerr is responsible for directing the university’s fundraising programs and alumni relations activities.
Kendyl Wade | gcsunade.com
In his current role, Doerr works closely with the Georgia College Foundation Board of Trustees and the Alumni Board of Directors, as well as with volunteers and academic leaders to develop relationships and increase donations to the university. Doerr supervises the development and alumni relations staff.
“I look forward to the new challenge,” Doerr said. “Georgia College has a special role as the state’s public liberal arts university, and I’m looking forward to helping the university develop the resources to continue to improve its standing as a national leader among that group.”
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on Aug 4 2011. Filed under News.
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