Susan D. Ball

Susan D. Ball has extensive experience in advancement and development, currently serving as the Executive Director of Development for The Fordham Fund at Fordham University since November 2013. Prior roles include Senior Director of the Fordham Fund, Director of Institutional Advancement at Discovery Museum, and Associate Director of Advancement at Greens Farms Academy, where engagement with the community and major gift solicitation were key responsibilities. Prior to these roles, Susan worked as a Development Officer at the Greater Bridgeport Area Foundation, focusing on grant writing and fundraising, and held positions at Pequot Library, Simon and Schuster, Jameson Advertising, and William Morrow & Co. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in American Intellectual History from New College and attendance at Kent School in Kent, CT.