Jeff Rhode

Jeff Rhode serves as Vice President for Advancement at Golden Gate University, a role held since May 2025 after initially joining as Executive Advisor to the President in November 2024. Previously, Jeff Rhode held significant positions in various organizations, including Senior Development Officer at One Mind and Director of Development for the University of San Francisco's College of Arts and Sciences. Notable achievements include serving as Assistant Dean for Advancement at the University of California, Berkeley School of Journalism, where fundraising goals were exceeded by 60%, and as Chief Development Officer at SMASH, increasing fundraising by 50%. With a track record of raising substantial funds across multiple institutions, Jeff Rhode has also contributed to the San Francisco 49ers as Equipment Manager early in the career, demonstrating a diverse professional journey complemented by advanced degrees from UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco.