Donor Relations Staff

Beth Brucker-Kane, Associate Director, is responsible for summer donor programs, along with donor stewardship associated with the Tang Museum and Art Gallery and the Office of Planned Giving.  In addition, she coordinates the Friends of Skidmore Athletics Thoroughbred Cup Golf and Tennis event each June.   
bbrucker@skidmore.edu
518-580-5677

Barb Casey, Associate Director, Donor Relations and Director, Campaign Programs, works primarily with leadership donors and prospective donors, focusing on the Parnassus Society (million dollar lifetime donors), Presidential Advisory Dinners, and other small cultivation events in support of the Creative Thought Bold Promise goals.  Barb also manages presidential strategy and visits for the Advancement Office.
bcasey@skidmore.edu
518-580-5678

Nancy Haldin, Administrative Assistant, is responsible for Friends of the Presidents acknowledgements, memorial gift recognition, maintenance and preservation of the Palamountain Wall of Honor, assists in the coordination of summer events for major donors, and provides support as needed for all other Donor Relations activities.
nhaldin@skidmore.edu
518-580-5671

Mary Solomons, Director, provides overall direction of staff of the Donor Relations Office and strategic planning for stewardship goals and objectives.  She oversees programs including Friends of the Presidents events and the Palamountain Scholarship Benefit to be held July 29, 2008 this year.  She is also responsible for the drafting of gift agreements, major gift acknowledgement, and management of named spaces, dedications and signage.
msolomon@skidmore.edu
518-580-5619