We’re all about our alumni
Graduation doesn't signify the end of your link to the Abbey; instead, your connection to the college will continue to grow as you pursue your personal and professional goals. We're here to help you along the way. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow alumni or make a donation to your alma mater, you'll find resources here.
Meet the College Relations Team
![Philip Brach Philip Brach](https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PhilBW-400x600-1.png)
Position: Vice President of College Relations
Contact: PhilipBrach@bac.edu | 704-461-5073
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Philip Brach oversees the College Relations office. This includes the strategic and operational direction of philanthropic programs from individual giving to major gifts. Additionally, the office coordinates all external relationships for the college, including alumni, parents, friends, business, and community leaders.
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Position: Associate Vice President of Administration
Contact: samanthadonohue@bac.edu | 704-461-6853
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Samantha leads the operations team in the College Relations Office by overseeing communications, events, database management, gift acceptance, stewardship, alumni relations, individual giving, and donor acquisition.
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Position: Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Contact: AugustaGladd@bac.edu | 704-860-6739
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Augusta L. Gladd ’91 has returned to the Abbey leading the major gifts program and developing strategic philanthropic opportunities for advancing the College’s mission with alumni, parents, friends, and other community leaders.
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Position: Associate Vice President of Development
Contact: andrewbrowne@bac.edu | 704-461-6731
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To mark the Belmont Abbey College’s 150 year anniversary, Andrew oversees the capital campaign strategy. In working with departments across campus, Andrew identifies the needs of the college and works with outside partners to craft communications of these needs to the broader community.
Andrew also oversees prospect research, the strategy for parent relations, and numerous volunteer boards that are created for specific departments.
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Position: Executive Director of Major Gifts
Contact: chrisegan@bac.edu | 704-461-6571
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Chris Egan is responsible for keeping alumni and benefactors engaged with the College, and securing financial resources to further the mission of the College. Chris travels extensively to meet with alumni across the country.
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![Jenny Ryan Jenny Ryan](https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/JennyRyanWeb.png)
Position: Executive Assistant to the Vice President of College Relations
Contact: jennyryan@bac.edu | 704-709-1097
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Jenny provides organizational and clerical support for the Vice President of College Relations. This includes organizing information, data entry, scheduling appointments, proofreading, receiving guests and more.
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Position: Corporations and Foundations Relations Director
Contact: debrawindley@bac.edu | 980-329-1310
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In this role, Debbie is responsible for creating new levels of philanthropic support from corporations, area companies and foundations as well as deepening the engagement with our existing corporate and foundation partners to advance key areas of growth for the college.
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Position: Director of Communications
Contact: lauraschaffer@bac.edu | 704-461-5016
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Laura is responsible for developing and leading the execution of an integrated, multimedia communication and marketing strategies for the Office of College Relations. Collaborating with all the departments on campus, Laura crafts alumni and donor communications such as our Alumni Magazine, Crossroads, our monthly Abbey Lane Update email to alumni, weekly communications, and our online resources such as our free online courses and eBooks.
If you have news to share with the Abbey Community, contact Laura!
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Position: Director of Development Services
Contact: gifts@bac.edu | 704-461-6204
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Liam manages the efficiency of technology tools used by the College Relations Office. He serves as the database administrator, ensuring that all data entered in our CRM meets all the requires standards to provide accurate and reliable information and reporting. In his role, Liam is responsible for supporting the College Relations initiatives with accurate usable data and performance reports.
Liam reviews the processing of all donations and in-kind gifts for Belmont Abbey College including ensuring the tax-receipt and stewardship process is conducted in an accurate, timely manner.
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Position: Parent and Reunion Giving Manager
Contact: angelasaunders@bac.edu | 704-461-7654
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Angela is responsible for building relationships with parents and the management of the Parent Council, a group of committed parents who financially support the school with a gift of $5,000 annually. Angela also manages reunion year giving initiatives.
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![Michael Ellis Michael Ellis](https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MikeEWeb.png)
Position: Director of Alumni Relations
Contact: mikeellis@bac.edu
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Mike Ellis (’90) has joined The Abbey in a role of engagement and outreach to our alumni population. He is focused on building relationships and ensuring that all alumni feel connected to their alma mater.
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Grounded in possibilities
Having an education rooted in the liberal arts provided me with a well-rounded understanding of different areas of study, and refined my ability to learn and think critically. I made some of my best friends and met some incredible professors and mentors during my time there.
GRACE BRUNO 2017
English and Government & Political Philosophy
Office of Management & Budget, The Executive Office of the President
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Contact information
We are committed to giving our alumni all the support and resources they need. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about College Relations at Belmont Abbey College.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road
Belmont, NC 28012
MAIN NUMBER: 1-704-461-6700