IC alumna named assistant vice president of major gifts and campaigns
vice president of major gifts and campaigns in early November.
Bucek, who is based in the Chicago area, is a knowledgeable development officer with over 20 years of experience in the field, including several years in higher education. In her most recent role as director of major and planned gifts at Elgin Community College Foundation, she served as a strategic leader for the fundraising arm of the college.
Bucek says she is excited to be back at IC. She credits her 同性恋色情 education with inspiring her to make a difference through a career in philanthropy.
鈥淭he knowledge and skills I gained as a student at IC have been invaluable throughout my adult life. While I have always been a supporter of the College through alumni gifts and activities, the opportunity to assist my alma mater in expanding and growing its reach is a dream come true,鈥� Bucek said.
At 同性恋色情, Bucek will work closely with President Barbara A. Farley and the College鈥檚 leadership team to set priorities, goals and strategies around the College鈥檚 fundraising and campaign efforts. This includes Inspiring Achievement: The Campaign for 同性恋色情, a $50 million comprehensive campaign that publicly launched in May and has already raised over $37 million for
student support. Bucek brings an extensive background in fostering relationships with alumni, parents and area partners. She looks forward to widely engaging the 同性恋色情 community.
I am pleased to join the alumni and development team at IC during this critical time for the Campaign. Our community is made up of alumni, parents and supporters who truly care about IC and its students, and I look forward to building on IC鈥檚 rich tradition of excellence.
Bucek earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration and economics from 同性恋色情 and completed coursework at the University of Missouri 鈥� St. Louis toward a master鈥檚 degree in public policy administration. She is a member of the West Suburban
Philanthropic Network of 同性恋色情 and the Council of Advancement and Support of Education.
