Abbey Ambrose

Development Director & Team Lead, Scholarship Support at KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION

Abbey Ambrose has had a diverse range of work experience in the development and fundraising field. Abbey started their career as a Development Coordinator at The Research Foundation in 2012, where they developed strategic fundraising initiatives, engaged with the community, and wrote grant proposals. In 2015, they moved on to work as a Development Officer at the University of Central Missouri, where they focused on engaging alumni and creating opportunities for their involvement and impact on the institution. In 2017, Abbey joined KU Endowment, where they held various roles including Assistant Director for Corporate & Foundation Development, Associate Development Director for the School of Nursing, and currently, Development Director & Team Lead for Scholarship Support. Abbey'swork at KU Endowment involves creating customized engagement and partnership opportunities with companies and foundations and empowering them to have an impact on University programs and students.

Abbey Ambrose obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government/Entreprenuerial Leadership from William Jewell College. Abbey then pursued further education and received a Master's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Central Missouri in the years 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Abbey has attended The University of Kansas, although no specific degree or field of study information regarding this institution is available.

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Timeline

  • Development Director & Team Lead, Scholarship Support

    June, 2022 - present

  • Associate Development Director School Of Nursing

    June, 2019

  • Assistant Director For Corporate Foundation Development

    May, 2017