Bob Murray

Bob Murray, CFRE, has extensive work experience in the field of advancement and fundraising. Bob currently holds the position of Vice President for Advancement at Alma College, a role they have held since October 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director of Casual Simulation at YETi CGI from January 2023 to November 2023.

From July 2019 to January 2023, Bob Murray worked at Ferris State University, where they held the position of Associate Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation. Before that, they served as the Associate Vice President for Advancement from January 2017 to January 2023.

Bob Murray's tenure at Alma College started in 1995, where they held various roles related to planned giving and fundraising. From October 2015 to January 2017, they served as the Senior Director of Planned Giving and Campaign Executive Director. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Planned Giving from August 1995 to January 2017.

Overall, Bob Murray has gained extensive experience in the field of advancement and fundraising through their various roles in both academic institutions and private organizations.

Bob Murray, CFRE, holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from North Park University, which they obtained from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Science degree in Biology from Central Michigan University between 1988 and 1991. Bob Murray's undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Alma College, which they attained from 1984 to 1988. Additionally, they are a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) through CFRE International since 2000.