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Building a Better Culture. Now.

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Is about Belmont Abbey College embracing the call and the responsibility to transform American culture, growing as a welcoming liberal arts stronghold, and restoring our culture, that humankind may thrive and rejoice in our world made true in the light of God’s providence.

With your help, this is possible. 

In the midst of social upheaval, radical culture wars, and challenges to free speech, we invite you to join us on our journey.

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Building a Better Culture. Now.

MADE TRUE

Is about Belmont Abbey College embracing the call and the responsibility to transform American culture, growing as a welcoming liberal arts stronghold, and restoring our culture, that humankind may thrive and rejoice in our world made true in the light of God’s providence.

With your help, this is possible. 

In the midst of social upheaval, radical culture wars, and challenges to free speech, we invite you to join us on our journey.

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Reclaim our culture, so that it fosters what is true and good for human beings.

As faithful Christians, it is our moral imperative to help remake a world alive to human flourishing and aligned – made true – with God’s providence. Our world will benefit as Belmont Abbey equips a growing number of well-formed graduates to be the next generation’s business, government, and church leaders, community members, parents, and conscientious citizens.

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Our Stories

Spring at the Abbey

Belmont Abbey was Put Here Over 100 Years Ago for this Moment in History

March 15, 2023

Robert Gallagher, Belmont Abbey College alumnus, parent, and former board member, shares the history, the success, the future, and the light that is Belmont Abbey College as we continue to educate students within the Benedictine tradition and share the message of Christ’s love every day.

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Belmont Abbey was Put Here Over 100 Years Ago for this Moment in History

March 15, 2023
Robert Gallagher, Belmont Abbey College alumnus, parent, and former board member, shares the history, the success, the future, and the light that is Belmont Abbey College as we continue to educate students within the Benedictine tradition and share the message of Christ's love every day.
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February 24th: Update from Dr. Thierfelder
February 28, 2023
What a Beautiful Night
February 20, 2023
Media Coverage of Our Campaign Launch
February 20, 2023
Belmont Abbey College Unveils $100 Million Campaign and Development Plan
February 18, 2023
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Be A Part of this Legacy

With your help, Belmont Abbey will flood society with graduates prepared to create a world where people thrive: a world made true in God’s providence.

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Philip Brach, VP of College Relations

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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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Andrew Browne, Associate VP of Development

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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.

Alexandria Daniels '20, Events Manager

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Position: Events Manager
Contact: alexandriadaniels@bac.edu | 704-461-6663

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Ally plans and executes events for the Office of College Relations. You can thank Ally for all her hard work planning homecoming, reunions, holiday parties, stewardship events, dedications, tours and everything in between. Ally also trains and manages internal and external volunteers.

Samantha Donohue, Associate VP of Administration

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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.

Chris Egan, Exec. Dir. of Major Gifts

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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.

Augusta Gladd '91, Senior Associate VP for Strategic Initiatives

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Position: Senior 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.

Liam Kelly, Dir. of Development Services

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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.

Monica Mattioli, Dir. of Planned Giving

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Position: Director of Planned Giving
Contact: monicamattioli@bac.edu | 704-461-6674

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Monica Mattioli facilitates support of the College, especially among donors who are interested in extended horizon investments for the future, such as endowments, estate planning, and long-term financial commitments.

Jenny Ryan '06, Exec. Asst. to the VP of College Relations

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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.

Angela Saunders, Parent and Reunion Giving Mgr

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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.

Laura Schaffer, Dir. of Communications

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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!

Debra Windley, Corporations and Foundations Relations Dir.

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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.

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

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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.

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