WSU Foundation Names Jennifer Harris Vice President, President’s Associates and Annual Giving

PULLMAN, Wash. — Jennifer Harris, director of Annual Giving and interim executive director of the Washington State University President’s Associates program, has been named vice president for President’s Associates and Annual Giving at the WSU Foundation, effective July 1. 

Harris will continue to oversee the President’s Associates program, which she has directed in an interim capacity since March 2004.  During her tenure, President’s Associates membership has topped a record 4,724.

“Jennifer’s interim leadership of the President’s Associates program has been stellar,” said Rick Frisch, WSU Foundation President.  “We are pleased to appoint her on a permanent basis so that she can continue to provide outstanding leadership and use her expertise to create a world-class annual giving program.”

Harris joined the WSU Foundation in April 2003 as director of Annual Giving.  Prior to coming to WSU, she was director of Annual Giving at the University of Hawaii. Her previous experience includes training and staff development for the Ohana Foundation, educational coordinator for Dolphin Quest through the Waikoloa Marine Life Fund and elementary school teaching.  She has also worked with the University of California, Davis, Annual Fund and as a consultant for The Pacific Group and Philanthropy Management Inc.

Harris holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis and a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of California, San Diego.

The WSU Foundation this year celebrates its 25^th anniversary. Founded in 1979, it has raised more than $685 million in support of educational excellence at WSU.