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Maria Vance

Senior Director, Strategic Research

Maria Vance (Morrison) is a Senior Director with Advancement Advisory Services. She conducts best-practice research related to principal giving, annual giving, and mid-level giving. In Maria’s time at EAB, she has conducted research on engaging international alumni and prospects, staffing models and organizational structures for international fundraising, pipeline development strategies, principal gift strategy, alumni engagement, talent acquisition, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Prior to joining EAB, Maria was an elementary school teacher and studied education in both undergrad and graduate school. In her free time, Maria enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Area of Expertise
Advancement
Specialties
Annual Giving, Diversity and Inclusion, Major and Principal Gifts, Mid-Level Giving, Organizational Design

Upcoming Events

Roundtable

Fundraising for Facilities Teams

As institutions face growing deferred maintenance backlogs, one of the biggest challenges is securing funding to address critical needs.
Roundtable

Donors of the Future: Reimagining Constituent Engagement

Higher Ed is facing an engagement crisis. Constituents are lacking compelling opportunities to invest their time, talent, treasure, and influence in universities and colleges.