Maureen Bernath

Maureen Bernath has an extensive work history in various industries, with a focus on fundraising and donor relations. Maureen'smost recent work experience includes serving as the Community Relations Manager at F&M Bank in Archbold, OH, starting in 2023. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2023, they were the Director of Development at Sauder Village. In this role, they were responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with donors, growing a major gifts program, and overseeing grant seeking.

From 2017 to 2021, Maureen served in different roles at Trine University, including Director of Annual Giving and Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship. During their time there, they developed and implemented annual giving programs, planned fundraising events, managed donor relations and stewardship efforts, and collaborated with various departments to foster giving and advance fundraising goals.

Before joining Trine University, Maureen was the Director of Internships and Career Events at Stephens College from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they held positions at Trulaske College of Business | University of Missouri as an Internship Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, and Assistant Recruitment Coordinator from 2012 to 2014.

Maureen also gained customer service experience as a Customer Service Representative at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Huntington National Bank, and Ickey's from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, they worked as a Communications Intern at ProMedica in 2007.

Overall, Maureen Bernath has a diverse background in fundraising, donor relations, event planning, and customer service.

Maureen Bernath completed their Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Public Relations and Marketing at Bowling Green State University from 2003 to 2008. Maureen then pursued a Masters in Strategic Leadership at Stephens College from 2015 to 2017. Prior to their tertiary education, Maureen attended Archbold High School until 2002. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the Missouri Training Institute in December 2014.