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Maria Vance (Morrison)

Senior Director, Strategic Research

Areas of Expertise
  • Advancement
  • Alumni Relations
  • Fundraising
Washington, DC
Specialties
  • Annual Giving
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Major and Principal Gifts
  • Mid-Level Giving
  • Organizational Design
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Background

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

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.

Education

Maria holds a master of science degree in education policy from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Furman University.

Research and Insights

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December 11, 2017

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