Principal Giving

Eric Halonen

Provides overall strategy, direction and support to increase the number of transformational principal gifts
Oversees, and participates as appropriate, in the process of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the principal giving prospects
Networks across the University to generate and ensure global awareness of “big ideas”
Updates the Michigan Tech Fund Board of Directors on principal giving activities and recommends potential new members to this board
Provides direct and indirect management of prospects and donors with the capacity to make principal gifts
Supports the Dean of the College of Business with direct support of a portfolio of the College’s major and principal donors and prospects

Assist in the management of prospect portfolios
Collaborates with Advancement colleagues, faculty, and university staff to develop and implement highly personalized engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Works with the AVP and the Office of Gift Planning in preparing proposals for philanthropic support