{"id":4225,"date":"2011-07-28T14:50:12","date_gmt":"2011-07-28T20:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=4225"},"modified":"2013-07-15T11:28:42","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T17:28:42","slug":"cu-foundation-names-robb-pike-new-uccs-development-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=4225","title":{"rendered":"CU Foundation names Robb Pike new UCCS development leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/08-Robb-Pike-small.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4227\" title=\"08 Robb Pike small\" alt=\"Portrait of Rob Pike\" src=\"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/08-Robb-Pike-small-235x300.jpg\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>The University of Colorado Foundation has named Robb Pike as vice president for development, effective Aug. 22. Pike will lead development activities at UCCS and manage the foundation\u2019s seven member staff.<\/p>\n<p>Pike comes to the CU Foundation from Colorado College, where he served as a director of development. He has more than 12 years fundraising experience for such institutions as Project Angel Heart, United Way, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He is vice president for the Lewis Palmer School District Board of Education in Monument. A certified fundraising executive, he earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology from Mesa State College, Grand Junction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRobb Pike brings outstanding fundraising acumen and local knowledge to this position, and we\u2019re excited to have him on board,\u201d said Wayne Hutchens, president and chief executive officer, CU Foundation. \u201cAs we pursue our goal for Creating Futures, the University of Colorado\u2019s largest campaign ever, we are on strong footing under Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak\u2019s leadership, and with Robb\u2019s unique skill set.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pike replaces Brian Winkelbauer who oversaw two of UCCS\u2019s strongest years ever for private support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope to further the relationships Brian has developed within and beyond the UCCS family,\u201d Pike said. \u201cUCCS is a premier Colorado institution and a vital community asset, and I am eager to help the university achieve its vision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1967, the nonprofit CU Foundation partners with the University of Colorado to raise, manage, and invest private support for the university&#8217;s benefit. The Foundation is currently undertaking Creating Futures, a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign to enhance University of Colorado education, research, outreach, and health programs benefiting citizens throughout and beyond Colorado. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cufund.org\/\">http:\/\/www.cufund.org\/<\/a>\u00a0for \u00a0more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8212; Jeremy Simon, CU Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The University of Colorado Foundation has named Robb Pike as vice president for development, effective Aug. 22. Pike will lead development activities at UCCS and manage the foundation\u2019s seven member staff. 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