Jody Kitts

Jody Kitts, CFRE is a prominent figure in advancement and alumni engagement at Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She currently holds multiple roles at the institution:

Professional Positions

• Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Camosun College12
• Acting Executive Director of the Camosun College Foundation25

Background and Expertise

Jody Kitts is known for her expertise in:

• Advancement strategies
• Alumni engagement
• Fundraising
• Team leadership
• Digital event planning

She has been instrumental in transitioning Camosun College from paper to digital record-keeping for advancement purposes.1

Approach to Advancement

Kitts takes a unique approach to advancement at Camosun College:

• Combines small shop and big shop attitudes
• Emphasizes close collaboration between alumni engagement and advancement officers
• Utilizes LiveAlumni software for targeted engagement based on industry1
• Focuses on comprehensive database management for relationship continuity

Notable Initiatives

• Implemented recorded interviews with student recipients of relief awards as digital thank-you cards for donors1
• Organized special 50th anniversary donor appreciation gifts, including blankets and cutting boards1
• Advocates for cultivating relationships with students from their first day on campus to foster future donor connections1

Professional Affiliations

Jody Kitts serves on the District VIII Cabinet of CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)3, indicating her involvement in broader advancement and education communities.

Personal

Jody describes herself as a networker and mother who believes in STEM, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the potential in everyone.4