College Advancement

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College Advancement at F&M is dedicated to engaging with our alumni, parent and volunteer community; organizing and promoting programs that bring the F&M community together; securing and celebrating philanthropic support for F&M’s students, faculty, programs and initiatives; working with foundations, businesses and community organizations to pursue shared goals and to better our communities; and welcoming F&M students as they become alumni and begin a lifelong relationship as Diplomats Forever.

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Giving and Recognition Societies

Franklin & Marshall College's Giving and Recognition Societies are a heartfelt testament to the generosity and support of the college's dedicated community. Through their unwavering commitment, these philanthropic partners uplift the college's mission, empower students, and enrich the campus experience.

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James Dicker
Vice President for College Advancement
717-358-7190
james.dicker@fandm.edu

Cecelia L. Fritchman
Assistant to the Vice President for College Advancement
717-358-4144 
cecelia.fritchman@fandm.edu


Anna Baldasarre
Associate Director of Annual Giving, Marketing
717-358-4560
anna.baldasarre@fandm.edu
                        
Cathy Belser '90
Major Gifts Officer
717-358-3834  
cmcbrid1@fandm.edu
                        
Bec Blimline
Advancement Operations Coordinator
717-358-4781        
bblimlin@fandm.edu

Barbara Boben
Gift Planning Officer
717-358-4073   
bboben@fandm.edu
                        
Fred Brown
Senior Major Gift Officer & Director of Special Projects
717-358-4796        
fred.brown@fandm.edu  
                        
Mary Ann M. Cooke, Esq. '90
Senior Director of Trusts, Estates & Gift Planning
717-358-4821
maryann.cooke@fandm.edu  
                        
Jessica Cooley
Associate Director of Donor Relations
717-358-4267
jcooley@fandm.edu
                        
Deirdre Coup
Manager of Email Marketing and Online Services
717-358-4061
dcoup@fandm.edu

Neeta Dedhia
Associate Director of Annual Giving for Individual Giving
717-358-4272
ndedhia@fandm.edu
                        
Carole D'Ettorre P'99
Development Assistant
717-358-5916
cdettorr@fandm.edu
                        
Becky DeMatty
Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations
717-358-4330
bdematty@fandm.edu
                        
Aimee Fasnacht
Director of Advancement Initiatives
717-358-4719
aimee.fasnacht@fandm.edu 
                        
Jenn Gallagher
Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
717-358-4792
jgallag3@fandm.edu
                        
Megan Gallagher '95
Director of Donor Relations
717-358-5800
megan.gallagher@fandm.edu  
                        
Nathan Gismot
Director of Corporate, Foundation and Community Partnerships
717-358-6007
ngismot@fandm.edu

Justin Herbert ’09
Senior Director of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management
717-358-6005    
justin.herbert@fandm.edu  
                  
Kim Hocker
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
717-358-5919
khocker@fandm.edu
                      
Natalie Hoober
Staff Coordinator for Advancement Operations
717-358-3975
nhoober@fandm.edu        
                        
Bill Keller
Assistant Vice President of Advancement Marketing & Communications
717-358-4187    
william.keller@fandm.edu
                        
Christine L. Kmieczak
Director of Class and Affinity Giving
717-358-4795
christine.kmieczak@fandm.edu
                        
Kristen Krista
Director of Major Gifts
717-358-7152
kristen.krista@fandm.edu  
                        
Trish Manferdini P'15
Gifts and Records Specialist
717-358-4680    
pmanferd@fandm.edu  
                 
Xander Mansberger
Major Gifts Officer
717-358-6008
aamansber@fandm.edu  
                        
Pamela Panarella
Director of Alumni Engagement
717-358-4266
pamela.panarella@fandm.edu  
                        
Addison Pumphrey
Major Gifts Officer
717-358-6010    
wpumphre@fandm.edu  

Angela Sepela
Director of Annual Giving
717-358-4757
asepela@fandm.edu  
                        
Abigail Thompson
Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
717-358-3983
athomps5@fandm.edu
                        
Katie Crowe Wood
Director of Parent and Athletic Advancement
717-358-4834
katie.wood@fandm.edu  
                        
Dan Zenzel
Director of Advancement Information Systems and Services
717-358-4728
dzenzel@fandm.edu  
                        
Dani Zinn
Associate Director of Donor Stewardship & Event Services
717-358-4275
dzinn@fandm.edu

News Feed

April 16, 2026

From F&M to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College’s Youngest Trustee

Yusong (Sebastian) Deng ’22 is clear about the importance of F&M in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed F&M’s dual degree program — three years at Franklin & Marshall, two at Columbia University — earning a bachelor of arts with honors in mathematics from F&M, and a bachelor of science from Columbia. He is now a doctoral student in materials science at Yale and the youngest member of Franklin & Marshall's Board of Trustees.

April 15, 2026

NBA's Ali Narracci ’22 Shares Sports Industry Secrets

Working for the NBA is anything but typical. Ali Narracci ’22 wouldn't have it any other way. See the top five leadership lessons she’s learned as assistant manager of global marketing partnerships at the NBA.

April 14, 2026

Night of Networking Opens Doors for Diplomats

More than 160 alumni and students attended the April 2026 Night of Networking, building connections and identifying opportunities for current students.