Michael Kiefer, Vice President for Presidential Initiatives and Principal Gifts

Michael Kiefer

Michael brings to Dartmouth more than two decades of experience as a fundraising strategist in both large, complex research institutions and prominent liberal arts colleges. A highly adept fundraiser and exceptional leader, Michael is committed to building long-term, engaging relationships with high-level donors and designing philanthropic opportunities that make lasting impacts on an institution.

Prior to his appointment at Dartmouth, Michael served for six years as vice president for institutional advancement at Haverford College, and 12 years as chief advancement officer at Amherst College. Under his leadership and cultivation of strong relationships with trustees and principal donors, Amherst College exceeded its fundraising campaign goal by more than 30 percent. He also served more than six years as vice principal for development and alumni relations at McGill University; was communications director, campaign director, and vice president for Ketchum, Inc., and Ketchum Canada, Inc.;and was a trustee for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

A citizen of both the United States and Canada, Michael holds a BA in English and religion from LaSalle College and an MA in theology, with distinction, from Boston College.