News Release

July 25, 2006

BSU’S Neil Tapped as Outstanding Development Executive

Jennifer Neil (Click to enlarge image)

Jennifer Neil, executive director of planned giving and director of board relations for the Boise State University Foundation, has been named Outstanding Development Executive by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Idaho Chapter. The award recognizes her contributions to philanthropy in Idaho. Neil will receive her award at the National Philanthropy Day award luncheon in November.

“Jennifer is an incredible professional and team player,” said Rika Clement, acting vice president for university advancement at Boise State. “She exemplifies the very best in leadership and in her commitment to Boise State and its tremendous potential. She is highly deserving of this award and we are extremely proud she is working on behalf of the Boise State University Foundation.”

Neil came to Boise State in 2003 as the development director for the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences. Earlier this year she was promoted to her new position, where she is instrumental in providing direction for the ambitious fundraising necessary to help Boise State achieve its goal of becoming a metropolitan research university of distinction.

Before coming to Boise State, Neil worked at the Annapolis, Md.-based Chesapeake Bay Foundation. She was also a major gift officer and director of planned giving at the U.S. Naval Academy for eight years.

Bob Madden, executive director of Boise State’s Bronco Athletic Association, received the award in 2003.

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Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.
 

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