Stephanie  Burnside

Stephanie Burnside

Stephanie Burnside

 Stephanie  Burnside

phone 859-344-3538
place Centennial Hall
today My first year at TMU was 2020
Degrees

B.A., Organizational Management & Ethical Leadership and Psychology, Thomas More University (Class of 2024)
M.A. (in progress), Organizational & Ethical Leadership, Thomas More University (Class of 2026)

Areas of Expertise and Research Interests

Deep relationship building, donor and alumni stewardship, advancement services, and community engagement. Guided by curiosity, compassion, and a love for connecting people to purpose. Passionate about creating thoughtful experiences that make every donor, student, and partner feel like they truly belong.

Licenses and Certifications

Prospect Research & Fundraising Analytics Training (OPRN, AFP Emerging Leaders)
Leadership Development & Organizational Transformation (graduate coursework)

Publications

None in traditional publication yet... however, I am currently contributing through institutional strategy, advancement process design, and academic research in leadership, ethics, and donor engagement. Senior-level minute recorder by trade, storyteller by nature!

Military Service

Not applicable.

Additional Information

I’m the Assistant Director of Advancement Services at Thomas More University, where I oversee CRM data integrity, donor stewardship, annual giving support, endowment tracking, and the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that keeps our mission and fundraising efforts strong. I love building sustainable systems, strengthening donor relationships, and making sure the work we do today supports the generations of Saints who come after us.

I also lead the Presidential Ambassadors, support university campaigns and signature events, and help bring alumni engagement to life through initiatives like Saints Serve, the Women’s Conference, and the Blue & White Society. Connecting with people is at the heart of everything I do.

I believe in honoring what has always mattered: tradition, community, and service with intention.

Employee Roles
Departments Positions Titles
Institutional Advancement Assistant Director Assistant Director of Advancement Services

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