Steve Trautman

Steve has been in fundraising for close to seven years focusing on major giving with experience in planned giving and annual fund development. He served as executive director of development for DePauw University and oversaw the major gifts team. During his tenure at DePauw, he helped redefine annual giving, planned giving, and prospect research and management while serving on the Administrative Council for the university president. Steve spent a good portion of his career prior to DePauw in the private sector bringing with him a sales management and operations background.

When Steve is not at work, he serves as Director of Development for Souls 2 Serve, a Christian-based charity in his hometown. He also serves as president of APRA Indiana (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement). Steve and his wife Susan have three children – Thomas, Jackson, and Amira. He would be remiss if he didn’t mention their three dog children – Cici, Dublin, and Nala.