Michael Morsberger

Michael Morsberger has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of fundraising and philanthropy.

Michael currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Leader of Academic Medicine Practice at GOBEL since April 2023.

Prior to their current role, they worked at Morsberger & Associates LLC as a Fundraising Counsel - Nonprofit Change Management from December 2022 to April 2023. In this role, they provided comprehensive fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations, leveraging their 35 years of experience in professional advancement.

From August 2021 to October 2022, Michael served as the Chief Philanthropy Officer and President of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. Michael led a team focused on securing philanthropic support for capital projects and endowment, bringing in over $40 million in one fiscal year.

As the Vice President for Advancement / CEO of the UCF Foundation at the University of Central Florida, Michael played a key role in leading a collective fundraising team and overseeing a $180 million endowment portfolio. From June 2015 to July 2021, they were instrumental in increasing fundraising attainment from $53 million to a record-breaking $141 million.

Before their tenure at the University of Central Florida, Michael worked as a Principal at Morsberger Philanthropic Consulting, where they provided comprehensive fundraising consulting services to various nonprofit organizations. Additionally, they were associated with Aspen Leadership Group and provided consulting on executive searches in advancement, leadership training, and career counseling.

From 2010 to 2014, Michael served as the Vice President of Development at George Washington University, where they led the reorganization of development and alumni operations. During their tenure, total attainment grew from $103 million to $191 million, including the two largest gifts in the university's history.

Prior to their role at George Washington University, Michael held the position of Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs from 2006 to 2010. Michael led a combined development and alumni team, raising over $100 million annually and significantly increasing fundraising despite a global economic recession.

From 2004 to 2006, Michael worked as the Associate Vice President of Development and Executive Director at the University of Virginia Health System. Michael successfully reenergized and reorganized the university's development office and established a newly formed independent philanthropic foundation.

Earlier in their career, Michael held positions at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, where they managed fundraising and volunteer programs, introduced planned giving society, pursued major gifts, and contributed to the organizations' growth.

Overall, Michael Morsberger has a proven track record of leading successful fundraising efforts, reorganizing development operations, and securing significant philanthropic support for various organizations.

Michael Morsberger's education history includes various programs and degrees attained throughout the years. In 1987, they graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. After that, they pursued further education in fundraising management at Goucher College in 1990. During the same year, they obtained the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-IHQ).

In 1992, Michael participated in the non-profit management program at Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business and Management. Following this, they enrolled in a Master of Arts degree program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 1995 to 1997, specializing in Philanthropy and Development.

To enhance their business and medical knowledge, Michael completed an Executive Management Training Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2005. Additionally, they completed The Business of Medicine Executive Graduate Certificate Program at The Johns Hopkins University in 1999.

Throughout their education and career, Michael Morsberger has continued to acquire knowledge and certifications to strengthen their skills in fundraising and leadership.