RICKEY N. MCCURRY EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Accomplished advancement professional with a diverse background in higher education administration and teaching; Consistently successful in resource generation and financial management; Proven leader with a track record of consensus and team building; Strong communications, institutional advocacy, and public relations skills; Areas of expertise include: Fundraising Constituency Development Public Speaking Foundation Management Endowment Management Asset Management Public Relations Fiscal Management Board Development Leadership Development Conflict Resolution Staff Development Strategic Planning Government Relations Corporate Relations EDUCATION Juris Doctorate, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina License: State of Tennessee Bachelors of Arts Degree, History, Summa cum Laude, Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee Certifications Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC. MLI s purpose is to prepare, enhance and advance the prospect for qualified candidates, who have progressed in their professional careers, to compete successfully, for the positions of president or chancellor at universities or colleges, public or private. The Fund Raising School, Dallas, Texas, now part of the Lilly School of Philanthropy. The Fund Raising School teaches comprehensive, proven fundraising concepts and principles, incorporating the latest research. It offers specific tools and techniques that enable and empower fundraisers to effectively plan and manage developmental efforts.
Rickey N. McCurry 2 EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SYSTEM, Knoxville, Tennessee 2015-present THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SYSTEM FOUNDATION, Knoxville, Tennessee Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs and Programs President and Chief Executive Officer, UT Foundation, Inc. Executive Director, UT Alumni Association Responsible for the overall administration and management of alumni relations and fund-raising activities including athletic fund-raising for the University of Tennessee System. The System includes the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (Memphis), the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, the University of Tennessee Martin, the Institute for Agriculture, the Institute for Public Service and the Space Institute; Serve as a member of the executive management team and report directly to the President of the System; As President and CEO, report to a 35-person Foundation Board of Directors; As Executive Director, report to the 35-person Board of Governors of the UT Alumni Association; responsible for the management of an annual operating budget of $32 million and a staff of 230. o Secured in excess of $200 million in each of the last three fiscal years, 2015-$303 million; 2016-$242 million; and 2017-$221 million. o Launched the first phase of a system-wide comprehensive campaign with our flagship campus going public with a $1.1 billion effort with over $800 million secured. o Recruited and hired vice chancellors for development at our flagship campus, UT Knoxville and our medical campus, UT Health Sciences Center. o Developed a new funding model to support the operations of our Foundation and Alumni Association. ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Terre Haute, Indiana 2011-2015 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Responsible for the overall administration and management of alumni relations, constituent relations, fund-raising including athletic fund-raising and special events programs for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Served as a member of the executive management team and reported directly to the President of the Institute; Managed a budget of $3 million and a staff of 25. Staff the advancement committee of the Board of Trustees; Recruited staff to rebuild a program which had undergone years of leadership transition and instability.
Rickey N. McCurry 3 o Increased alumni giving percentage from 28 to 32 percent. o Increased annual support from $4.5 million in 2011 to $13.3million in 2014. o Completed a feasibility study for a comprehensive campaign. o Launched a $300 million comprehensive campaign with over $75 million raised to date in the silent phase. o Recruited a talented staff including senior level positions in alumni relations, development and advancement services. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE, Carbondale, Illinois 2000-2011 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Carbondale, Illinois Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive Officer Responsible for the overall administration and management of alumni relations, constituent relations, fund-raising including athletic fund-raising and special events programs for Southern Illinois University; Served as a member of the executive management team of the University and reported directly to the Chancellor; as Chief Executive Officer reported to the Board of Directors of the SIU Foundation and the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association; Had responsibility for the management of all Foundation activities including a staff of 100, an annual budget of $7 million, investments of $120 million and total Foundation assets of more than $135 million and all Alumni Association activities including a staff of 10 and a budget of $2 million. o Led the Foundation Board in the development of a strategic plan for 2009-2012. o Led the institution in its first comprehensive campaign to raise $100 million in private support. Exceeded goal securing more than $106 million. o Built the University s endowment from $42 million to nearly $90 million. o Transformed the Foundation Board into an effective and efficient board. o Strengthened relationship between Foundation Board, Alumni Board and University administrators. o Managed and administered annual operating budget increase from $4 million to $7 million for the Foundation and $1.2 to $2 million for the Alumni Association. o Increased total Foundation assets by 125%. o Directed the cultivation and solicitation of several principal gifts including the single largest gift ($10.2 million) in the University s history.
Rickey N. McCurry 4 o Worked with the Chancellor and Provost to engage deans, faculty, and other academic leadership in the advancement process. THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, Tennessee 1993-2000 Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs (1993-2000) Campaign Director (1995-1998) Responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift prospects; Worked with external constituencies such as the UT Development Council and the Chancellor Associates for the development of fund-raising strategies; Served on departmental and university wide committees; Provided coordination, management and leadership for the UT, Knoxville phase ($175 million goal) of the 21st Century Campaign, a 5-year $308 million effort. Acting Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs (1997-1998) Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the development, alumni affairs, and communications programs of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Served as a member of the executive management team and reported directly to the Chancellor; Responsible for a staff of 50 and an annual operating budget of $2 million. o Led the University to a record $235 million (goal of $175 million) in the University s 21 st Century Campaign. o Increased annual fundraising from $16 million a year to $50 million a year. o Recruited and hired a diverse and talented alumni and development staff. o Managed a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects. o Cultivated and solicited several multi-million dollar gifts for the University. MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 1990-1993 Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement Provided direct leadership and supervision for the Offices of Development, Planned Giving, Records and Research, Gift Accounting, Data Coordination, and Corporate and Foundation Relations; Provided strong institutional leadership in fund raising and development management; Interacted with members of the Executive Management Team and President on advancement issues; Participated in meetings of the Executive Management Team; Communicated with foundations, corporations, individuals, and Board of Trustee members on behalf
Rickey N. McCurry 5 of the Vice President and the institution; Served as executive staff to the Development and Planning Committee and the Trustee Committee of the Board of Trustees. o Developed the initial plans for a multi-year $100 million fundraising campaign. o Established a planned and deferred giving program for the institution. o Wrote and developed an education and training program for the Board of Trustees on resource development and fundraising. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA 1988-1990 Senior Development Officer, College of Communications Served as the major gifts fundraiser for the College of Communications and the National Cable Television Center and Museum; Identified, cultivated and solicited major gifts as part of the Campaign for Penn State. o Secured over $6 million in gifts and pledges for the Campaign. o Established a volunteer committee to assist the College with development efforts. o Increased alumni giving to the college. INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA 1986-1988 Associate Director of Annual and Planned Giving Served as the annual fund officer and the planned giving officer for the institution with responsibility for the direct mail, phone-a-thon, special events and planned giving programs; Supervised a staff of 60 student workers and one clerical staff member. o Instituted the University s first fundraising program for parents. o Started a planned giving newsletter and developed planned giving vehicle specific brochures. o Created the University Family Campaign for faculty and staff.
Rickey N. McCurry 6 LANE COLLEGE, JACKSON, TENNESSEE 1984-1986 Assistant Director of Development and Coordinator of Alumni Affairs Served as the institution s first assistant director; Responsible along with the director for the fundraising, alumni relations, and communications program for the college; directly responsible for the student fundraising program, the direct mail program and the alumni newsletter. o Assisted in the development of the first UNCF Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon. o Organized and supervised the Pre-Alumni chapter of the college. o Created a Bequest Program for alumni. TEACHING EXPERIENCE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CARBONDALE Adjunct Professor, Educational Administration and Higher Education Seminar: Institutional Advancement in Higher Education, College of Education and Human Services. THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE Instructor, First Year Studies, University Core Curriculum Faculty Member, The University of Tennessee Institute for Leadership Effectiveness, a statewide institute for middle and senior management from higher education institutions throughout the state. Graduate Students Thesis and Dissertation Committees Doctoral Michael Dean (2009) Masters Sandra L. McCurry (2010) Tanna Morgan (2010)
Rickey N. McCurry 7 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (SELECTED) o Council for Advancement and Support of Education CASE) Districts II, III, V, VI o CASE Corporate and Foundation Relations Conferences o CASE Institutionally Related Foundations Conferences o CASE Campaign Strategies Conference o CASE Major Gifts Conference o CASE Institute for Senior Advancement Professionals o Association of Governing Board o Tennessee Alumni Relations Council o Southern Illinois University Fort Gordon Military Commencement Speaker, Augusta, GA o Southern Illinois University Air Force Military Commencement Speaker, Little Rock, AR UNIVERSITY, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (SELECTED) o Member, Masters and Two Doctoral Committees o Chair, Chancellor Inauguration Committee (2011) o Member, Search Committee, Provost and Vice Chancellor (2002) o Member, Search Committee, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (2005) o Member, Marketing and Image Task Force (2000-2002) o Member, Naming University Facilities Committee (2000-2011) o Member, Honorary Doctorate Degree and Distinguished Service Committee (2000-2011) o National member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education Institutionally Related Foundation Board (2001-2008) o National member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education Circle of Excellence Award Committee for Philanthropy (2002-2010) o Board Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (District V) (2008-2015) o CASE District V Conference, Chair Executive in Advancement Track 2007, 2008; Co-Chair Development Track 2001 o Chair, Committee on Equity, CASE District V Board (2008-2012) o Chair-elect, CASE District V Board of Directors (2009-2011) o Executive Committee, Council on Strategic Communications and Advancement, Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) formerly known as (NASULGC) (2009-2014) o CASE Philanthropy Commission (2008-2011) o Chair, CASE District V Board of Directors (2012-2014) o Member, Planning Committee, 2012 Summit for Advancement Leaders o Immediate Past Chair, CASE District V Board of Directors (2014-2016)
Rickey N. McCurry 8 o CASE International Board of Trustees (2016-present) o CASE Global Governance Steering Committee (2017-present) o YMCA Youth Basketball Coach (1995-2000) o Rotary International (2000-present) o Guys Who Give (2014-present) o Regional Hospital of Terre Haute Board of Directors (2012-2015) o Vice Chair, Regional Hospital of Terre Haute Board (2014-2015) o Member, Board of Directors, ZOO Knoxville o Featured speaker at various community and service organizations (Rotary, Lions Club, Kiwanis, etc.) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (CURRENT AND FORMER) o American Bar Association o National Bar Association o Tennessee Bar Association o Knoxville Bar Association o Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity o Rotary International o Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) o Association of Governing Board (AGB) o National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE) o National College and University Attorneys (NACUA) o Association of Public and Land Grant Institutions (formerly NASULGC) HONORS AND AWARDS (SELECTED) o Distinguished Service Award, CASE District V o CASE Commonfund Institutionally Related Foundation CEO of the Year Award (2009) o Selected Participant, Big Ten Fund Raisers Institute (2000, 2005) o Selected Participant, Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute (2004) o Distinguished University Service, The University of Tennessee (2000) o Alumni Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductee, Lane College (1999) o International Who s Who (1997) o Who s Who in the South and Southwest (1996, 1997) o Alumnus, The University of Tennessee Institute for Leadership Effectiveness (1994) o Alumnus, Leadership Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee (1993) REFERENCES References available upon request