Cort Rippentrop

Cort Rippentrop is a seasoned professional in development and advancement with extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Development for Individual Giving at City of Hope since May 2023, Cort previously held several significant roles at the University of Missouri-Columbia, including Senior Director and Director of Advancement for the College of Arts & Science from October 2019 to May 2023. Prior to that, Cort was the Director of Gift Planning at Lake Forest College and co-founded Voyage Veil, LLC, a company specializing in high-quality blankets and home goods. Additional experience includes roles at the University of Central Missouri as Development Officer and as Development Associate at Exodus Cry, where efforts were focused on cultivating donor relationships. Cort began the professional journey as an Account Executive at AdKarma and gained early experience during an internship at The Crossing. Cort holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia.