Jocelyn Kane
About Jocelyn Kane
Jocelyn Kane serves as the Managing Director of the Yale Alumni Fund and Director of Leadership Giving at Yale University. With a background in annual giving and development, she has held various roles in higher education and nonprofit organizations since the mid-1990s.
Current Role at Yale University
Jocelyn Kane serves as the Managing Director of the Yale Alumni Fund and Director of Leadership Giving at Yale University. She has held this position since 2023. In her current role, she focuses on enhancing alumni engagement and increasing philanthropic support for the university.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Jocelyn Kane worked at Yale University as the Managing Director of the Yale Alumni Fund from 2016 to 2023. She also served as the Director of Development for Yale College Annual Giving from 2011 to 2016. Her tenure at Yale spans over a decade, contributing to various fundraising initiatives.
Experience at Trinity College
Before her time at Yale, Jocelyn Kane was the Director of Annual Giving at Trinity College from 1999 to 2011. During her 12 years in this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance annual fundraising efforts.
Educational Background
Jocelyn Kane earned a Master of Science in Direct Marketing from New York University, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Colby College, which she attended from 1990 to 1994.
Longstanding Role at Association of American Publishers
Since 1995, Jocelyn Kane has been employed as a Staff Assistant at the Association of American Publishers, accumulating 29 years of experience in this position. Her role involves supporting various organizational functions within the association.