Emma McGhan

Emma McGhan is a Senior Leadership Gift Officer at Brown University, based in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.1 She has been in this role since August 2021, accumulating over 2 years and 7 months of experience.1

Career Progression at Brown University

Emma has had a notable career trajectory within Brown University:

1. Senior Leadership Gift Officer (August 2021 - Present)
2. Development Coordinator (July 2019 - August 2021)
3. Development Associate (July 2017 - June 2019)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

As a Senior Leadership Gift Officer, Emma's responsibilities include:

• Acting as a liaison for the Brown Arts Initiative leadership
• Overseeing the development of the President's Arts Advisory Council
• Managing major prospects and executing solicitation strategies
• Drafting high-value proposals, resulting in successful closures of gifts ranging from $1M to $15M
• Creating fundraising and stewardship documents
• Participating in Giving Tuesday and Pay It Forward Day campaigns1

Additional Roles and Experience

Outside of her primary role at Brown University, Emma also serves on the CASE DVII Executive Committee for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, a position she has held since July 2019.1

Previous Work Experience

Prior to joining Brown University, Emma worked as:

• Administrative Assistant at Niesar & Vestal LLP (November 2015 - July 2017)
• Host/Server at LB Steak (August 2011 - August 2013)1

Emma McGhan's career demonstrates a steady progression in the field of university advancement and development, with a focus on major gift solicitation and donor relations.