New Assistant Dean for Advancement Joins UIC SPH
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Kaye Oberhausen, MA, MBA, joined the School of Public Health as its new Assistant Dean for Advancement, effective September 17, 2018.
“I am extremely pleased to announce that Kaye is joining the SPH advancement team. Her responsibilities include leading the team in planning and managing all advancement-focused programs designed to increase philanthropic support for funding priorities that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the school,” said Wayne H. Giles, dean. “We look forward to her expertise in fundraising as we near the half way mark in the university’s IGNITE campaign.”
Most recently, Oberhausen served as the Development Director for the Chicago Chapter of The Posse Foundation, a youth leadership and college success non-profit. While at Posse, she led all fundraising efforts for Posse Chicago including major gifts, corporate and foundation giving and board management.
“Posse Chicago raised its budget for the first time in its 15-year history under Kaye’s leadership,” said Nancy Hershfield, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement, who lead the search for SPH. “Kaye also closed the largest major gift in Posse Chicago history. She was seen as a leader at the national non-profit and we felt she was a great fit for us here at UIC.”
Prior to her work at Posse, Kaye served as the Associate Director of Development for the Chicago conservation non-profit Openlands for over four years. She led individual giving efforts and executed and planned large-scale events for the organization, increasing event revenue. She also served as a leader on the strategic planning committee, helping to develop the next five-year plan for both fundraising and programmatic growth for the organization.
“I am thrilled to be joining the outstanding team at the School of Public Health as we work to develop and strengthen our philanthropy and alumni engagement efforts,” Oberhausen said. “The opportunity to be a part of a school with a history of significant public health impact locally, nationally and globally is truly exciting. I hope to make a meaningful contribution and look forward to the exciting challenges ahead.”
Kaye can be reached at kayeo@uic.edu or (312) 355-4501.