Leadership Gifts Officer for Institutional Advancement, Ellen Robb, Helps to Raise Funds to Keep the College Moving Forward

Event Date(s):

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 (All day)

Ellen Robb is a leadership gifts officer for Institutional Advancement at Cazenovia College. This is a busy job that helps Cazenovia College grow. Robb raises money to support the College through fundraising and philanthropy provided by alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff. Robb works closely with alumni and others who give back to the College to provide opportunities for future students. Her favorite aspect of the job is "meeting so many wonderful, generous people who want to make a difference in the lives of our students, who in turn will make a difference in the world one day." Hearing their stories and finding ways to connect them to the College is always fun.

Robb is a woman of many talents. As a child, she wanted to grow up to be a musician, but decided to explore other interests after years of choral singing, piano and cello lessons. "I discovered that sports were more exciting," she laughs. Today Robb continues to be involved with music, never giving up her passion, as a member of the Syracuse Chorale. She also enjoys bike riding, cross-country skiing, swimming and golf. During her days off, Robb says she also enjoys lingering over her second cup of coffee and reading.

Professionally, Robb held positions in non-profit organizations including director of a county-wide Industrial Development Agency and area Chamber of Commerce before relocating to Syracuse and starting work in higher education. Prior to coming to Cazenovia College she worked at Syracuse University where she honed her skills in leadership giving, volunteer management, development communications, and advancement administration.

Robb is proud to be a leadership gifts officer for the College. She says, "I am glad to have taken a jump and started this job later in my career. It is challenging but very rewarding."

Robb has two adult children, Dan and Allison, and a grandson Noah. She has been married to her husband for nearly 35 years and although they enjoy all four seasons, both are looking forward to spring and seeing birds return to their bird feeders.

In conclusion, Robb shares, "I am really pleased to work with everyone at the College who is committed to making this a very special place."

Written by Paige Lott, communication studies senior

Published:

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 - 9:38am