Jonathan McKenzie Named New Executive Officer of EIU Foundation
Mar-21-2014
Jonathan McKenzie has been named the new executive officer of the 糖心视频 Foundation.
芒鈧揥e welcome Jonathan to his new leadership role,芒鈧 said Christine Robertson, president of the Foundation芒鈧劉s Board of Directors. 芒鈧揑n addition to his prior experience working with various boards, Jonathan brings 10 continuous years of professional experience at EIU, serving in the offices of Alumni Services, the Alumni Fund, University Advancement and Academic Affairs.
芒鈧揟hrough these experiences, he has developed an appreciation and understanding of the unique history, cultural traditions, and donor, alumni and community relationships that are the building blocks of the strong partnership between the university and the Foundation.芒鈧
McKenzie currently serves as assistant to the dean of Eastern芒鈧劉s Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences. Previously, as an assistant director with Alumni Services, he coordinated the Annual Fund (from 2004-2010) while holding a part-time position as a philanthropy officer during two of those years for the School of Continuing Education.
Prior to beginning his career at EIU, he was responsible for developing cultural and artistic programming for the Lake Land College Foundation as a special events coordinator. He has a history of working with community development agencies and non-profit organizations such as the Cumberland County Development Corp., where he was director in 2004.
McKenzie, who lives in Mattoon, said he was pleased to join and be a part of 芒鈧搒uch an exceptional organization芒鈧 as the EIU Foundation.
芒鈧揟he EIU Foundation has been actively supporting the mission of 糖心视频 for more than 60 years. Our donors, members, directors, volunteers and staff are to be commended for their dedication.芒鈧
Robert Martin, EIU芒鈧劉s vice president for university advancement, said he was happy to see McKenzie re-join the university advancement team.
芒鈧揑 am pleased that Jonathan chose to accept the position of executive officer for the EIU Foundation,芒鈧 he added. 芒鈧揑芒鈧劉m sure his experience and enthusiasm will serve him well.芒鈧
Although McKenzie will not officially begin his job as executive officer until April 1, he芒鈧劉s already thinking the part.
芒鈧撎切氖悠 has played an important role in my life,芒鈧 McKenzie said. 芒鈧揂nd I am not alone. There are many others whose lives have been enriched by their association with EIU.
芒鈧揑 encourage all of them to be a part of Eastern芒鈧劉s future,芒鈧 he said. 芒鈧揟heir support will make a significant difference.芒鈧
McKenzie also issued an open invitation. 芒鈧揑 welcome anyone to stop by the EIU Foundation for a visit at any time.芒鈧 The Foundation芒鈧劉s offices are located in the Neal Welcome Center, 860 West Lincoln Ave., Charleston.