Annie Kennedy

Director Of Major Gifts, Athletics at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Annie Kennedy is an experienced development professional specializing in major gifts and athletics. Currently serving as the Director of Major Gifts for Athletics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since August 2025, Annie previously held the position of Assistant Director of Development for Major Gifts at Wisconsin Athletics from March 2024 to August 2025. Prior to that, a comprehensive background in development was established at Columbia University, which included roles as Assistant Director for Annual Giving, Development Coordinator for Major Gifts, and Faculty Affairs Representative from November 2019 to March 2024. Annie holds a Master of Science in Sports Management from Columbia University (2022-2024) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance from the University of Maine (2014-2018).

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development. More than 3,000 faculty members discover and create new knowledge. Their work is an economic engine for the state and is recognized with many of the world’s top academic and creative awards. The campus’ outstanding academic programs, extraordinary resources and bountiful opportunities attract top-caliber students. They join research teams, spend semesters abroad, create art in old and new ways and lead and participate in hundreds of student organizations. The Urbana campus has more than 425,000 alumni who are global leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.


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