SBU Has New Director of Annual Giving

Julie Briggs Cunningham has joined the Office of Advancement at St. Bonaventure University as the director of annual giving programs, the University announced today.

Ms. Cunningham most recently served as executive director and chief professional officer of the Allegany County United Way. During her more than 13 years with United Way, Ms. Cunningham successfully transitioned the company from a traditional fundraising model to a community impact business model. She mobilized a network of more than 100 volunteers and increased United Way campaign donations by 300 percent.

"Julie brings to St. Bonaventure vast expertise in the areas of fundraising, strategic planning and public relations," said Mary Driscoll, vice president of University Advancement. “She has hit the ground running and is a welcome addition to our staff.”

An active volunteer in her community, Ms. Cunningham has been a board member of the Business and Education Community Coalition, vice president of the Literacy Volunteers of Allegany County, and a member of the Wellsville Central School Board of Education.

She holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology/communications from Hiram College.

She resides in Wellsville, N.Y., with her husband and their two children.