Edward Chiu

Senior Vice President for Advancement at Babson College

Edward Chiu is an accomplished higher education professional currently serving as the Governor Craig R. Benson Endowed Senior Vice President for Advancement at Babson College. Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and achievements:

Professional Experience

Edward Chiu has over 30 years of experience in higher education, including 15 years as a Chief Advancement Officer.1 He was appointed as Senior Vice President at Babson College in September 2015.1 Prior to joining Babson, Chiu held leadership roles at various institutions, including the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, Providence College, and UMass Lowell.1

Role at Babson College

As Senior Vice President for Advancement, Chiu is responsible for:

Providing strategic vision for Babson's Development, Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Advancement Services, Advancement Marketing and Communications, Stewardship, and Events Management teams1
Serving as a member of the President's Council1
Leading fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives

Achievements at Babson

Under Chiu's leadership, Babson College has experienced significant growth in fundraising and alumni engagement:

Recorded the nine largest fundraising years in the school's history1
Increased total annual commitments from $16.7 million to more than $75 million1
Led the Centennial Campaign, which raised $525 million, surpassing the initial $300 million goal nearly four years ahead of schedule1
Doubled the number of Babson donors across constituencies from FY14 to FY241
Increased the rate of undergraduate alumni giving by an average of double-digit growth annually from FY14 to FY241

Recognition

In 2019, Chiu's position was endowed as the Governor Craig R. Benson Endowed Senior Vice President for Advancement, underscoring the importance of his role at Babson.1 2