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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.

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

Upcoming Events

Roundtable

Staff Retention in a Highly Competitive Talent Market

As the labor market has started to cool down in 2023, many institutions have shifted their attention from recruiting new staff to retaining their top-tier talent. Staff retention is vital to the success of our institutions, especially in a tight labor market.
Roundtable

Staff Retention in a Highly Competitive Talent Market

As the labor market has started to cool down in 2023, many institutions have shifted their attention from recruiting new staff to retaining their top-tier talent. Staff retention is vital to the success of our institutions, especially in a tight labor market.