Patricia Berry
Director of Stewardship Programs
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
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As a leader of strategic donor relations and stewardship programs Patricia Berry brings together a strong background in business systems and technology from her work as a consultant and business systems analyst in the private sector and pairs it with more than 12 years of experience in non-profit fundraising that includes front-line major gifts, leadership gifts, stewardship, donor relations, technical innovation and campaign strategy at some of the top educational institutions in the country including Columbia University, New York University and Fordham University.

Since 2010, Patricia has led the University-wide donor relations programs at the University of Michigan, overseeing a team of stewardship professionals closely aligned with leadership giving who in addition to providing centralized stewardship and strategic vision, also create tools, resources and learning experiences designed to empower donor relations professionals working within the decentralized structure to provide a unique, timely and engaging donor experience. Elected to the board of ADRP in January 2013, Patricia currently serves on the ADRP Education Committee.

Patricia received a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Fordham University.