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RICKEY N. MCCURRY
Cell: (812)208-4816
Office: (812)877-8211
4459 South Willowbrook Court
Terre Haute, IN 47802
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EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Accomplished advancement professional with a diverse background in higher education
administration and teaching; Consistently successful in resource generation and financial
management; Proven leader with a track record of consensus and team building; Strong
communications, institutional advocacy, and public relations skills; Areas of expertise include:
Fundraising
Foundation Management
Public Relations
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
EDUCATION
Constituency Development
Endowment Management
Fiscal Management
Conflict Resolution
Government Relations
Public Speaking
Asset Management
Board Development
Staff Development
Corporate Relations
Juris Doctorate, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina 1984
License: State of Tennessee
Bachelors of Arts Degree, History, Summa cum Laude, Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee 1981
Certifications
Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute, American Association of State Colleges and
Universities, Washington, DC 2004.
MLI’s purpose is to prepare, enhance and advance the prospect for qualified candidates, who
have progressed in their professional careers, to compete successfully, for the positions of
president or chancellor at universities or colleges, public or private.
The Fund Raising School ®, Dallas, Texas 1984, now part of the Lilly School of Philanthropy.
The Fund Raising School teaches comprehensive, proven fundraising concepts and principles,
incorporating the latest research. It offers specific tools and techniques that enable and empower
fundraisers to effectively plan and manage developmental efforts.
EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Terre Haute, Indiana
2011- present
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Responsible for the overall administration and management of alumni relations,
constituent relations, fund-raising including athletic fund-raising and special events
programs for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Serve as a member of the executive
management team and report directly to the President of the Institute; Manage a budget of
$3 million and a staff of 25. Staff the advancement committee of the Board of Trustees;
Recruited to rebuild a program which had undergone years of leadership transition and
instability.
Selected Accomplishments
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Increased alumni giving percentage from 28 to 32 percent.
Increased annual support from $4.5 million in 2011 to $13.3million in 2014.
Completed a feasibility study for a comprehensive campaign.
Launched a $300 million comprehensive campaign with over $75 million raised
to date in the silent phase.
o Recruited a talented staff including senior level positions in alumni relations,
development and advancement services.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE, Carbondale, Illinois
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Carbondale, Illinois
2000-2011
Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for the overall administration and management of alumni relations,
constituent relations, fund-raising including athletic fund-raising and special events
programs for Southern Illinois University; Served as a member of the executive
management team of the University and reported directly to the Chancellor; as Chief
Executive Officer reported to the Board of Directors of the SIU Foundation and the
Board of Directors of the Alumni Association; Had responsibility for the management of
all Foundation activities including a staff of 100, an annual budget of $7 million,
investments of $120 million and total Foundation assets of more than $135 million and
all Alumni Association activities including a staff of 10 and a budget of $2 million.
Selected Accomplishments
o Led the Foundation Board in the development of a strategic plan for 2009-2012.
o Led the institution in its first comprehensive campaign to raise $100 million in
private support. Exceeded goal securing more than $106 million.
o Built the University’s endowment from $42 million to nearly $90 million.
o Transformed the Foundation Board into an effective and efficient board.
o Strengthened relationship between Foundation Board, Alumni Board and
University administrators.
o Managed and administered annual operating budget increase from $4 million to
$7 million for the Foundation and $1.2 to $2 million for the Alumni Association.
o Increased total Foundation assets by 125%.
o Directed the cultivation and solicitation of several principal gifts including the
single largest gift ($10.2 million) in the University’s history.
o Worked with the Chancellor and Provost to engage deans, faculty, and other
academic leadership in the advancement process.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, Tennessee
1993-2000
Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs (1993-2000)
Campaign Director (1995-1998)
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift prospects;
Worked with external constituencies such as the UT Development Council and the
Chancellor Associates for the development of fund-raising strategies; Served on
departmental and university wide committees; Provided coordination, management and
leadership for the UT, Knoxville phase ($175 million goal) of the 21st Century
Campaign, a 5-year $308 million effort.
Acting Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs (1997-1998)
Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the
development, alumni affairs, and communications programs of the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville; Served as a member of the executive management team and
reported directly to the Chancellor; Responsible for a staff of 50 and an annual operating
budget of $2 million.
Selected Accomplishments
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o Led the University to a record $235 million (goal of $175 million) in the
University’s 21st Century Campaign.
o Increased annual fundraising from $16 million a year to $50 million a year.
o Recruited and hired a diverse and talented alumni and development staff.
o Managed a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects.
o Cultivated and solicited several multi-million dollar gifts for the University.
EHARRY
MEDICAL COLLEGE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
1990-1993
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Provided direct leadership and supervision for the Offices of Development, Planned
Giving, Records and Research, Gift Accounting, Data Coordination, and Corporate and
Foundation Relations; Provided strong institutional leadership in fund raising and
development management; Interacted with members of the Executive Management Team
and President on advancement issues; Participated in meetings of the Executive
Management Team; Communicated with foundations, corporations, individuals, and
Board of Trustee members on behalf of the Vice President and the institution; Served as
executive staff to the Development and Planning Committee and the Trustee Committee
of the Board of Trustees.
Selected Accomplishments
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o Developed the initial plans for a multi-year $100 million fundraising campaign.
o Established a planned and deferred giving program for the institution.
o Wrote and developed an education and training program for the Board of Trustees
on resource development and fundraising.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA 1988-1990
Senior Development Officer, College of Communications
Served as the major gifts fundraiser for the College of Communications and the National
Cable Television Center and Museum; Identified, cultivated and solicited major gifts as
part of the Campaign for Penn State.
Selected Accomplishments
o Secured over $6 million in gifts and pledges for the Campaign.
o Established a volunteer committee to assist the College with development efforts.
o Increased alumni giving to the college.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
1986-1988
Associate Director of Annual and Planned Giving
Served as the annual fund officer and the planned giving officer for the institution with
responsibility for the direct mail, phone-a-thon, special events and planned giving
programs; Supervised a staff of 60 student workers and one clerical staff member.
Selected Accomplishments
o Instituted the University’s first fundraising program for parents.
o Started a planned giving newsletter and developed planned giving vehicle specific
brochures.
o Created the University Family Campaign for faculty and staff.
LANE COLLEGE, JACKSON, TENNESSEE
1984-1986
Assistant Director of Development and Coordinator of Alumni Affairs
Served as the institution’s first assistant director; Responsible along with the director for
the fundraising, alumni relations, and communications program for the college; directly
responsible for the student fundraising program, the direct mail program and the alumni
newsletter.
Selected Accomplishments
o Assisted in the development of the first UNCF Lou Rawls Parade of Stars
Telethon.
o Organized and supervised the Pre-Alumni chapter of the college.
o Created a Bequest Program for alumni.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CARBONDALE
Adjunct Professor, Educational Administration and Higher Education Seminar:
Institutional Advancement in Higher Education, College of Education and Human Services.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE
Instructor, First Year Studies, University Core Curriculum
Faculty Member, The University of Tennessee Institute for Leadership Effectiveness, a
statewide institute for middle and senior management from higher education institutions
throughout the state.
Graduate Students Thesis and Dissertation Committees
Doctoral
Michael Dean (2009)
Masters
Sandra L. McCurry (2010)
Tanna Morgan (2010)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (SELECTED)
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Council for Advancement and Support of Education CASE) Districts II, III, V, VI
CASE Corporate and Foundation Relations Conferences
CASE Institutionally Related Foundations Conferences
CASE Campaign Strategies Conference
CASE Major Gifts Conference
CASE Institute for Senior Advancement Professionals
Association of Governing Board
Tennessee Alumni Relations Council
Southern Illinois University Fort Gordon Military Commencement Speaker, Augusta, GA
Southern Illinois University Air Force Military Commencement Speaker, Little Rock, AR
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Member, Masters and Two Doctoral Committees
Chair, Chancellor Inauguration Committee (2011)
Member, Search Committee, Provost and Vice Chancellor (2002)
Member, Search Committee, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (2005)
Member, Marketing and Image Task Force (2000-2002)
UNIVERSITY, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (SELECTED)
o Member, Naming University Facilities Committee (2000-2011)
o Member, Honorary Doctorate Degree and Distinguished Service Committee (2000-2011)
o National member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education Institutionally
Related Foundation Board (2001-2008)
o National member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education Circle of
Excellence Award Committee for Philanthropy (2002-2010)
o Board Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (District V) (2008present)
o CASE District V Conference, Chair Executive in Advancement Track 2007, 2008; CoChair Development Track 2001
o Chair, Committee on Equity, CASE District V Board (2008-2012)
o Chair-elect, CASE District V Board of Directors (2009-2011)
o Executive Committee, Council on Strategic Communications and Advancement,
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) formerly known as
(NASULGC) (2009-2014)
o CASE Philanthropy Commission (2008-2011)
o Chair, CASE District V Board of Directors (2012-2014)
o Member, Planning Committee, 2012 Summit for Advancement Leaders
o Immediate Past Chair, CASE District V Board of Directors (2014-2016)
o YMCA Youth Basketball Coach (1995-2000)
o Rotary International (2000-present)
o Guys Who Give (2014-present)
o Regional Hospital of Terre Haute Board of Directors (2012-present)
o Vice Chair, Regional Hospital of Terre Haute Board (2014-present)
o Featured speaker at various community and service organizations (Rotary, Lions Club,
Kiwanis, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (CURRENT AND FORMER)
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American Bar Association
National Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Knoxville Bar Association
Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
Rotary International
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
Association of Governing Board (AGB)
National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE)
National College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
Association of Public and Land Grant Institutions (formerly NASULGC)
HONORS AND AWARDS (SELECTED)
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CASE Commonfund Institutionally Related Foundation CEO of the Year Award (2009)
Selected Participant, Big Ten Fund Raisers Institute (2000, 2005)
Selected Participant, Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute (2004)
Distinguished University Service, The University of Tennessee (2000)
Alumni Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductee, Lane College (1999)
International Who’s Who (1997)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest (1996, 1997)
Alumnus, The University of Tennessee Institute for Leadership Effectiveness (1994)
Alumnus, Leadership Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee (1993)
REFERENCES
References available upon request

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