Abe Cross

Greater St. Louis Area United States

Executive Director of Development at Washington University

More than 25 years of experience in higher education fundraising, association management, and non-profit management/leadership. Plan and execute comprehensive capital campaigns and specialized campaigns focused on student, faculty, and facility support. Coordinate and manage engagement w/ alumni, corporate partners, parents, and foundations. Oversee major gifts, annual fund, special events, volunteer programs, and donor stewardship programs. Lead teams including fundraising professionals, administrative staff, and interns. Specialties: Higher education fundraising, development strategic planning, prospect identification and cultivation, marketing, non-profit board management and deve...