Stephen J. De Salvo
About Stephen J. De Salvo
Stephen J. De Salvo serves as the Chief Development Officer at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, where he has worked since 2019. He possesses extensive experience in brand management, demographic analysis, and donor cultivation, contributing to the development of scholarship programs and enhancing fundraising efforts.
Work at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Stephen J. De Salvo has served as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the college's fundraising initiatives and developing scholarship programs that provide educational opportunities for students. His responsibilities include strategic planning and donor cultivation, particularly for major gifts, ensuring the college can effectively communicate its organizational identity and engage with potential donors.
Education and Expertise
Stephen J. De Salvo holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and Political Science from Siena College. He also studied Hospitality and Tourism at Pace University and Sports & Entertainment Marketing at Iona University. Additionally, he has pursued studies in Educational Psychology with a focus on Higher Education Administration at the College of St. Rose. His educational background supports his expertise in brand design, demographic analysis, and strategic planning in the context of fundraising and engagement.
Background in Alumni Relations
Stephen J. De Salvo has extensive experience in alumni relations, having held several key positions at various institutions. He worked as the Director of Alumni Relations at Pace University from 2012 to 2014, at Iona College from 2006 to 2009, and as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Manhattan College from 2003 to 2006. He also served as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations at Mount Sinai Medical Center from 2009 to 2012. His roles involved building relationships with alumni and enhancing engagement strategies.
Professional Experience in Fundraising
Stephen J. De Salvo has a proven track record in fundraising and development. His experience includes demographic analysis to target specific audience segments for fundraising efforts. He has developed scholarship programs and has expertise in donor cultivation, particularly for major gifts. His skills in database management, including systems such as Banner, Raiser’s Edge, and Sage, support his fundraising initiatives and relationship-building efforts with high-level donors.