The Development office coordinates the fund-raising efforts of Davidson College and is comprised of the Annual Fund, Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Davidson Athletic Foundation, Friends of the Arts, Major Gifts, Parent Programs, and Research.

Elizabeth Kiser, Director of Development: 704-894-2612
Kelley Cherry Sink, Associate Director of Development: 704-894-2028
Kathy Barton, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2109

Annual Fund: Supports the heart of Davidson by providing students with day-to-day fundamentals like scholarships, library resources, technological upgrades, athletic equipment, and much more.

Maria Tardugno Aldrich '03, Director of the Annual Fund: 704-894-2113
Natalie Bombard '05, Associate Director of the Annual Fund: 704-894-2717
Maddie Stough '08, Gifts Officer: 704-894-2464
Suzie Eckl '09, Fellow: 704-894-2189
Linda Johnson, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2680
Dawn Nelson, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2103

Corporate and Foundation Relations: Cultivates, secures, and stewards external institutional grant funds (scholarships, capital gifts, sponsorships, and matching gifts) for programs that are consistent with college priorities.

Karen Martin, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations: 704-894-2033

Davidson Athletic Foundation: Raises scholarship and operating funds to build, support, and maintain a competitive first-class athletic program for Davidson College.

Annie Porges '85, Director of the DAF: 704-894-2395
Dave Fagg '58, Associate Director of the DAF: 704-894-2107
Anna Mitchell '08, Assistant to the Director: 704-894-2611
Angela Cerkovnik, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2396

Friends of the Arts: Informs and energizes audiences for the arts at the college, strengthens the bonds between the college and the larger community, and serves as a unifying cultural force in the region.

Sherry Malushizky, Director of Friends of the Arts: 704-894-2101

Major Gifts: Major Gifts are often made during a specific capital campaign for a particular inititative. However, major gifts may be made anytime and designated as such at the time of the gift.

Stephanie Glaser '92, Director of Major Gifts: 704-894-2114
James Gibert '79, Director of Planned Giving: 704-894-2469
George Guise '87, Major Gifts Officer: 704-894-2919
James Hogan, Major Gifts Officer: 704-894-2673
Parker Ingalls, Major Gifts Officer: 704-894-2657
Kristin Kelly '89, Major Gifts Officer: 704-894-2831
Louise Mohamed, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2618

Parent Programs: Works with parent volunteers and leaders to raise money for the college.

Kelly Hobson Knetsche '96, Director of Parent Programs: 704-894-2831
Harriet Kessler, Assistant Director of Parent Programs: 704-894-2020
Gayle Craig, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2029

Research: Provides information for president's office, development staff, and alumni office with regard to demographic trends, alumni activities, and donor support. 

Susan Cooke, Director of Research: 704-894-2116
Charlie Collins, Prospect Researcher: 704-894-2716
Valerie Tartaglia, Staff Assistant: 704-894-2718