Cynthia Sacramone
About Cynthia Sacramone
Cynthia Sacramone serves as the Director of Annual Giving at the Yale School of Management, a position she has held since 2012. With a career at Yale spanning over three decades, she has significant experience in development roles, including overseeing the Class Gift for multiple degree programs.
Work at Yale University
Cynthia Sacramone has been employed at Yale University since 1989, holding various roles within the institution. She currently serves as the Director of the Yale School of Management Annual Giving, a position she has held since 2012. In this role, she oversees the Class Gift for four degree programs, including the MBA, Executive MBA, Masters of Advanced Management, and Masters in Global Business & Society. Prior to her current position, she was the Associate Director for Yale Graduate and Professional Schools from 2006 to 2012 and served as Assistant Director for Yale College Annual Giving from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Sacramone earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fairfield University, where she studied from 1979 to 1983. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her extensive career in development roles at Yale University. Sacramone's expertise encompasses fundraising initiatives and development strategies, which she has applied throughout her tenure at Yale.
Background in Telecommunications
Before transitioning to development roles, Cynthia Sacramone began her career at Yale in the telecommunications department. She worked in this department for eight years, gaining foundational experience that contributed to her later roles in development. This background provided her with a unique perspective on organizational operations and communication within the university.
Development Experience at Yale
Cynthia Sacramone has accumulated extensive experience in development roles at Yale University since 1989. Her focus has been on fundraising and development efforts, particularly within the School of Management and Graduate and Professional Schools. Her contributions have been significant in shaping the annual giving programs and enhancing the university's fundraising initiatives.