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Illinois College welcomes new director of donor relations and stewardship

9.03.2018

Sharon Burchett Mather '82 recently joined the development and alumni relations team at Illinois College as director of donor relations and stewardship.

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                        Mather  

In her role, Mather manages and executes all aspects of stewardship and donor relations at the college.

Mather brings with her more than 20 years of experience working in college advancement. The Jacksonville native will focus on strategic donor relations and stewardship. She will also manage the Illinois College Society, the College’s premier annual giving recognition circle.

Mather most recently served as coordinator of testing services at the University of Illinois Springfield. In addition, she has served as director of alumni engagement and event management at Westminster College, annual fund coordinator at William Woods University, and as a fundraiser for the Show Me Innovation Center in Fulton, Missouri. Mather has also previously served as director of alumni services at MacMurray College in Jacksonville.

Mather attended Illinois College and earned an MBA from William Woods University and a bachelor’s degree from MacMurray College. She currently serves on the Jacksonville Main Street Board of Directors and has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Jacksonville Rotary Club.

 

About Illinois College

Illinois College has believed in the power of opportunity for nearly 200 years. Today, more than 1,000 students come to our vibrant campus in Jacksonville, Illinois, to find their people, their passions, and their path forward. Whether exploring over 80 academic programs, competing in athletics, or interning worldwide, IC students live fully and Graduate READY to make a difference in the world. That’s why Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, chose Illinois College as one of only a few schools in the state. 

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Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu