The West Virginia University Alumni Association has announced that Nicole Riggleman has joined the organization as director of development. She will oversee donor relations and fundraising efforts for the organization, including major/planned gifts, stewardship activities and the organization’s annual gift program.

Riggleman previously served as assistant director of development for the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, where she was responsible for managing alumni stewardship events and campus visits, including the dedication of the Statler College in honor of Ben and Jo Statler’s $34 million gift. Riggleman also coordinated the college’s annual fund activities, including direct mail, phonathon, campus campaign and Mountaineer Mark. She was responsible for securing major gifts for scholarships and fellowships totaling more than $300,000.

Through her work with the Statler College, Riggleman advised the development activities for WVU’s Solar Decathlon Team, including solicitations and donor communication. She also assisted the Statler development team in the implementation of new stewardship activities for Irvin Stewart Society to enhance donor relations.

“We are pleased to welcome Nicole to the Alumni Association. Her background and familiarity with the University and its alumni will be an asset to our team,” said Steve Douglas, president and CEO of the WVU Alumni Association.

Riggleman, a native of Moorefield, earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in public relations and a Masters of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications, both from WVU’s P.I. Reed School of Journalism.

She will assume her duties as director of development for the WVU Alumni Association effective today (July 1).

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CONTACT: Tara Curtis, WVU Alumni Association
304-293-0972, tecurtis@mail.wvu.edu

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