Hartwick Appoints Two New Institutional Advancement Leaders
Recognizing the crucial role of philanthropy in its forward momentum, Hartwick College welcomes Rita Dibble as assistant vice president for philanthropy and, Stacey Grady '03 as director of corporate and foundation relations.
“Hartwick is thrilled to have the leadership and incredible experience that both Rita and Stacey bring to advancement and higher education,” said James Kellerhouse, vice president for institutional advancement & external affairs. “They are extraordinary professionals committed to making a difference for our students and will make an impact on Hartwick College.”
Dibble brings 25 years of fundraising experience to her new role at Hartwick – 20 of which has been spent creating and fostering a culture of philanthropy in higher education. She has served as university advancement vice president at three institutions, including Peirce College, Metropolitan State University, and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Dibble brings two decades of experience leading advancement divisions, strategic planning, corporate and community partnerships, and campaign management.
“Hartwick has momentum and there is a noticeable interest in all of the innovative things this small liberal arts school excels at. My primary goal is to build a sustainable platform to propel Hartwick into the future and leverage the vibrancy of campus in our outreach to bring more volunteers and support to Hartwick.”
Rita Dibble
Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy
