UMass Amherst Foundation
Stephanie Flaherty has extensive experience in the field of fundraising and development, with a background in education and grant writing. Stephanie currently holds the position of Director, Leadership Annual Giving & Pipeline Development at UMass Amherst Foundation. Stephanie's previous roles include Major Gift Officer at Keene State College and Development Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Stephanie has also held various annual giving positions at institutions such as Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Stephanie has a Bachelor's degree in Government from Wesleyan University and a Master of Education from Lesley University.
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.