Susana Gajic-Bruyea, Vice President for University Advancement, announced McDougal's appointment, effective May 5. As CSU Stanislaus prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, he will work closely with the University's Alumni Council, Alumni Donor Society, and the community to increase the level of engagement with CSU Stanislaus alumni through annual giving and other special support programs as well as special events.
"Jacob McDougal will be a great addition to our University Advancement team," Gajic-Bruyea said. "He is an outstanding graduate of California State University, Stanislaus who has gained excellent experience at non-profit organizations conducting special events and fund-raising. He will be a great asset in building alumni programs and generating enthusiasm and support for the University."
A 2004 graduate of CSU Stanislaus with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies and a Dean's List achiever his last two years at the University, McDougal has been Director of Special Events with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Mission, Kansas, since September 2005. Participation, revenue, and volunteer assistance increased significantly during his tenure with the Foundation, and he orchestrated formation of a number of community partnerships.
"It is an honor to accept the position of Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving for CSU Stanislaus," said McDougal, who is a founding member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity at CSU Stanislaus. "I am excited about the challenges ahead and eager to engage the alumni community and to build key relationships within the Central Valley communities."
Prior to working for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation after graduating from CSU Stanislaus, McDougal served as logistics manager for the Special Olympics in North Carolina where he enjoyed similar success with special events, volunteer networks, and fund-raising. He was lead event manager for Stanford University's Athletic Department for five years before turning his focus to earning a college degree. McDougal said he chose to attend CSU Stanislaus because "of its small class sizes and community feel."