Gretchen Buhlig

Gretchen E. Buhlig is the Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University, where she has been instrumental in driving transformational change and achieving record-breaking fundraising success since January 2012.

Under Gretchen's leadership, the ASU Foundation aims to support the top-ranked university in innovation, focusing on principles like accessible education, research for public good, community service, environmental protection, and lifelong learning.

Gretchen leads a team of fundraising professionals to secure resources for groundbreaking research, develop future global leaders, and foster a culture of philanthropy within and beyond the ASU community.

During her tenure, Gretchen has significantly grown the ASU Foundation's endowment by over 160% to exceed $1.3B, implementing innovative giving strategies including assets like land, real estate, art, stocks, cryptocurrency, and mutual funds.

Campaign ASU 2020, under Gretchen's strategic direction, raised $2.35B from 359,700 donors and was pivotal in advancing research, revitalizing communities, and enhancing student access to education through scholarships.

Gretchen Buhlig is a graduate of Augustana College with a bachelor's degree, holds a master's degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University, and has a graduate certificate in Authentic Leadership from Harvard University.

Previously, Gretchen served as the Executive Vice President and Associate Vice President at the ASU Foundation for A New American University, showcasing her extensive experience and expertise in nonprofit leadership and fundraising.