University of St. Francis appoints vice president for development
The
University of St. Francis has appointed Robert
Wilson-Black, a graduate of the University of
Richmond, as its new vice president for development.
Wilson-Black, who holds a Ph.D. from the University
of Chicago, was previously vice president for
institutional advancement at Meadville Lombard
Theological School, a graduate school affiliated
with the University of Chicago.
While
at Meadville, he worked to increase gifts by 340
percent in three years and launched a comprehensive
campaign that exceeded its private phase goal.
"The
University of St. Francis is pleased to welcome
Dr. Wilson-Black, who brings much energy and enthusiasm
to our development efforts. He is also committed
to Franciscan-based education and to the community
outreach that is a priority of this new administration,"
said Michael J. Vinciguerra, who became USF’s
eight president on June 1.
At
the University of St. Francis, Wilson-Black will
focus on building alumni programming and giving
as well as to cultivating a major donor base.
"We will work to ensure that all USF alumni
are provided the finest program of communications,
events, networking and strategic giving. Friends
of USF in Joliet and around the country will also
be encouraged to support and celebrate Joliet’s
university, as it inspires the community through
educational, cultural and spiritual activities,"
said Wilson-Black.
Wilson-Black
has also served as a pro-bono development consultant
for STRIVE, a south side Chicago literacy program
and The Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic. He serves
as a board member of the University of Richmond
Alumni Chapter and Alumni Recruitment Committee
and Alumni Board member of University of Chicago’s
Disciples Divinity House. He lectures on topics
of American Religious History and fund raising.
Wilson-Black lives in Riverside, Ill. with his wife, Juli and daughter, Hannah, 2.
The University of St. Francis, at 500 Wilcox St.
in Joliet, serves more than 4,300 students nationwide.
More than 60 areas of undergraduate programs are
offered in the areas of education, business, arts
and sciences and nursing. Ten graduate programs
in education, health care and business are also
offered.