Michelle Scherer
- Dean, College of Engineering
- Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
- scherer@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2721
- M&M 701
Marney Kloote
- Executive Director for Charitable Giving
- mkloote@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3395
- Alumni House 205
Specialties
- Oversees Directors for Charitable Giving as the University's major gift frontline fundraising team
- Maintains a portfolio of alumni and donors to secure major gifts valued at $25,000 or greater
- Coordinate and approve travel for frontline fundraising team
- Collaborate with campus partners to understand initiatives and strive for best donor outcomes
- Meet with prospective donors to gage capacity and interest in supporting university initiatives
- Offer strategic coaching to the frontline fundraising team to accelerate the donor's journey/experience
- Manage onboarding of new employees to implement best practices for frontline fundraising team
- Director for Charitable Gift Planning
- baweathe@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2937
- Cell: 906-370-9149
- Alumni House 101A
Specialties
- A front-line fundraiser as a certified Specialist in Planned Giving
- Possesses maintains, and shares expert knowledge in the field of gift planning with a special emphasis on acquiring and staying current with technical expertise in the tax and legal aspects of charitable giving
- Provide help to others with planned giving inquiries, stewardship resources, front-line fundraising strategies and collaboration