Ben Atwood ’09 G. ’13
Director of Development
Online giving is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is accessible from anywhere in the world.
Give online using our secure gift form.
You can mail a check, money order, or completed pledge form with credit card information to:
Utica University
Office of Advancement
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502
The University accepts checks from U.S. and international banks as well as American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Tax receipts for gifts of cash, check, or credit card are issued within 48 hours of receipt.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-456-8278 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
Gifts of stock afford donors an opportunity to avoid capital gains taxes by transferring ownership of personally held stock to Utica University. Since Utica University is an educational institution, all stock gifts are liquidated upon receipt. Gifts of stock receive a tax-receipt that is generated usually within 24 hours of the stock sale. The value of the stock gift is based on the average of the high and low on the date of sale.
Bequests, life income gifts, charitable lead trusts, IRA rollover gifts, and other options can be beneficial for you and Utica University. Contact our planned giving team for information about the Heritage Society and planned giving options.
Phone: (315) 223-2552
Email: aeschad@utica.edu
Your employer may match your gift to Utica, providing a way for donors to have an even greater impact on students at Utica University. Many corporations will match the gifts of current or retired employees as well as spouses of employees and people holding positions on their board of directors.
Christine manages and assesses the tactical and strategic plans to increase the number of Pioneer Society leadership donors to the University. In this capacity, she cultivates meaningful relationships with constituents to advance Utica’s mission and meet the evolving needs of our students. She frequently travels to meet with alumni, parents, and friends of the institution to solicit leadership support.
315-792-3939
Ben serves as the Director of Development at Utica University. His focus is on increasing mid-level donors, managing an athletic sponsorship program, and creating engagement opportunities through volunteering, attending, and connecting that yield increased philanthropic support.
315-792-3233
Jake’s primary responsibility is cultivating meaningful relationships with constituents to advance Utica’s mission. He frequently travels to meet with alumni, parents, and friends of the institution to solicit Pioneer Society support. He also serves as the annual giving strategist, overseeing all annual giving programming, including, solicitations, Give Day, and faculty & staff campaigns.
315-792-3029
Ciara is the coordinator of the Alumni Leaders of Tomorrow (A LOT) program and the senior class gift effort. She is also responsible for young alumni engagement.
315-792-3471
George is responsible for advising the President of Utica University and its Board of Trustees on a variety of matters related to strategic giving and philanthropy.
315-792-3054
Amy manages the University’s institutional and faculty grant seeking activity and is the government relations officer for the University. Amy oversees Annual Support Programs, Advancement Services, and University Events and Conference Programs.
315-792-3355
Ashlea develops and implements strategic and comprehensive plans to increase the number of major, principal, and planned gifts to Utica University. She manages the fundraising team and is responsible for cultivating lifelong relationships with the University’s most loyal and generous donors.
315-223-2552
Now in his 23rd year at Utica University, Tim Nelson oversees the major, principal and planned gift program for the Office of Advancement. In addition, Tim serves as the Regional Advancement Officer for the state of Florida and oversees the senior development officer.
315-792-3489
Nick supports the efforts of the major, principal, and planned giving team by helping alumni and friends make transformational gifts to support Utica students. In addition, Nick serves as the Regional Advancement Officer for the metro New York area.
315-792-3939
Meredith manages office-wide projects, supports the Board’s Committee on Advancement, Marketing, and Enrollment, supports the Athletic Sponsorship program, and provides administrative assistance to the Vice President of Advancement.
315-792-3219
Kim records all gifts and pledges to make sure donations are used as donors intend and provides acknowledgement letters to all donors who make a charitable contribution. Kim also maintains the alumni database.
315-792-3346
Melissa manages all functions of research including, constituent wealth screens, moves management, contact reports, and is responsible for external reporting. In addition, Melissa staffs the Trustee Subcommittee.
315-223-2523
Tracy plans and executes all Advancement events and collaborates with key stakeholders to develop event plans and communication strategies to increase constituent attendance.
315-223-2534
Nichole provides overall support services for the Offices of Advancement and Marketing and Communications.
315-792-3029
