UMass Amherst Foundation
Eric Zheng is an accomplished professional in prospect development and research within the higher education sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of Prospect Development at UMass Amherst Foundation since May 2024. Previously, Eric held significant positions at New York University, including Director of Prospect Research and Interim Director of Prospect Management, where contributions were made to the University Development and Alumni Relations office. Prior roles at Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School involved advancing prospect development and research initiatives, while earlier experience includes roles at Pace University and AB Consultants, Inc. Eric holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University, an MBA from Pace University, as well as certificates in Project Management and Critical Skills for Emerging Leaders from Pace University and New York University, respectively, along with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Maryland.
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UMass Amherst Foundation
The UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) helps the University realize its mission of access, affordability, and excellence. Established in 2003, the mission of the UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) is to support private fundraising on behalf of the faculty, students, and facilities of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The foundation is an independent, privately governed nonprofit located on the Amherst campus. UMAF provides a bridge between donors and the schools, programs, faculty, and students that make up the university. We help to match caring people with meaningful opportunities that support both UMass Amherst’s mission and the personal objectives of our donors.