Kansas State University Foundation
Galen Bunning has extensive work experience in the field of advancement and development in the education sector. From 2008 to 2009, Galen served as the Director of Alumni Relations at Ottawa University, where they focused on creating opportunities for alumni to engage with the university. Following this, from 2009 to 2015, Galen held various roles at Bethany College, including Director of Annual Giving, Executive Director of Alumni and Development, Interim Vice President of Advancement, and ultimately Vice President of Advancement. In these positions, Galen played a crucial role in promoting and growing the college's advancement efforts. Since 2015, Galen has been working at the Kansas State University Foundation, initially as the Director of Development for the College of Business Administration and currently as the Director of Corporate Relations. In these roles, Galen has been responsible for building relationships with corporate partners and securing support for the university's initiatives.
Galen Bunning's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Ottawa University. Additionally, they hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Leadership Management, also from Ottawa University. The exact start and end years for each degree are not provided.
Kansas State University Foundation
The KSU Foundation is K-State's strategic partner for philanthropy. We inspire and guide philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State. Foundation staff members work in close partnership with university administrators, deans and faculty to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to support identified priorities for the university and K-State 2025. Gifts received through the foundation fund undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, establish faculty chairs and professorships, provide college and departmental support, and enhance the campus infrastructure. After the money is raised, it must be prudently managed. This function is managed by foundation staff members who work under the guidance of an advisory committee of trustees. Note: The Kansas State University Foundation was established in 1944 and is a separate, independent entity chartered by the state of Kansas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education corporation. Gifts made to support K-State through the KSU Foundation are used according to the donor’s wishes and may not be reallocated by the state. Gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.