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Chris McFarlane
Athletics Development, Sports
Chris McFarlane
Chris McFarlane's Bio:
Chris McFarlane is Assistant A.D. for Major Gifts at Northwestern University. An accomplished fundraiser and leader, Chris began at NU in August of 2013 following close to 7 years of leading the athletic development offices at two other division I universities. He currently oversees all major gift strategy, execution, and staffing for the Wildcats as part of Northwestern's unprecedented $3.75B campaign.
Chris' experience in building relationships, articulating a vision and closing gifts makes him a significant asset to a stellar team at Northwestern. His past experience of successfully leading initiatives within Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Capital Projects and Corporate Partnerships undoubtedly help him in his current role. A true rising star in the industry, Chris will undoubtedly continue to be highly sought after as his talents and accomplishments are sure to keep his career outlook extremely bright.
McFarlane holds a bachelors degree in Sport Management from Florida State University and two masters degrees, Sport Business and M.B.A., from UCF. He also completed the NCAA's prestigious leadership institute in 2011 and CALS in 2015.
Chris McFarlane's Experience:
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Director of Major Gifts, Athletics at Northwestern University
June 2015 - September 2016 | Evanston, IL -
Senior Associate Director for Major Gifts, Athletics at Northwestern University
August 2013 - June 2015 -
Senior Director of Athletic Development at Mount St. Mary's University
July 2011 - August 2013 -
Director of Athletic Development at Mount St. Mary's University
July 2010 - July 2011 -
Associate Director, Athletics Annual Fund at Loyola University Maryland
April 2009 - July 2010 -
Athletic Fundraising Officer at Loyola University Maryland
June 2007 - April 2009 -
Basketball Instructor at RDV Sportsplex
June 2006 - June 2007 -
Athletic Administrative Intern at Colgate University
July 2005 - June 2006 -
Public Relations Intern at Maloof Sports & Entertainment
May 2004 - August 2004 -
Ticket Sales Intern at Orlando Magic
2003 - 2004
Chris McFarlane's Education:
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University of Central Florida
2003 – 2005MBA/MSBM -
Florida State University
2001 – 2003B.S.Concentration: Sport Management
Chris McFarlane's Interests & Activities:
Traveling, sports, business.