Kevin Augustyn Cfre

Kevin Augustyn CFRE has a diverse range of work experience. Kevin has held the position of Vice President of Development at the Acton Institute since January 2023, where they are responsible for overseeing development initiatives. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Advancement at the same organization from February 2022 to January 2023.

From July 2021 to February 2022, Augustyn worked as a Visiting Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, conducting research on illiberalism within right-of-center Catholic intellectual circles. Kevin also published the results of their research in popular venues.

Kevin served as a Program Officer at the Charles Koch Foundation from December 2019 to July 2021, contributing to the foundation's programs.

Augustyn has also had significant experience at George Mason University, where they worked as an Adjunct Professor from August 2016 to December 2019. Kevin also held the position of Director of Development for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences from February 2015 to December 2019. In this role, they managed a comprehensive fundraising plan, cultivated donors, and led a team that raised approximately $33 million during their tenure.

Their earlier experiences include working as a Ph.D.-ABD (All But Dissertation) candidate at The Catholic University of America from July 2011 to August 2019. Kevin also served as a Pastor/Executive Director and Major Gifts Officer at the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center from 2006 to 2011, and as the Founder and Executive Director of the Totus Tuus Summer Education Program from 2000 to 2010.

Augustyn began their career as an Instructor at the Archdiocese of Denver Catechetical School from January 2000 to June 2004.

Throughout their career, Augustyn has demonstrated their expertise in development, fundraising, research, and academic instruction.

Kevin Augustyn CFRE has a diverse education history in various fields. From 1995 to 1999, Augustyn attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. Kevin then continued their education at the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary/Lateran University-Rome from 1999 to 2004, earning both an MDiv. and S.T.B. degree in Theology and Pastoral Care. Lastly, from 2011 to 2016, Augustyn pursued a Master of Philosophy/PhD-ABD at The Catholic University of America, focusing on Medieval and Renaissance Studies.