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