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
                                             
Bec Blimline
Advancement Operations Coordinator
717-358-4781        
bblimlin@fandm.edu

Barbara Boben
Gift Planning Officer
717-358-4073   
bboben@fandm.edu
                                             
Mary Ann M. Cooke, Esq. '90
Assistant Vice President of Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning
717-358-4821
maryann.cooke@fandm.edu  
                        
Jessica Cooley
Associate Director of Donor Relations
717-358-4267
jcooley@fandm.edu
                        
Deirdre Coup
Associate Director of Advancement Operations
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
Senior Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships
717-358-6007
ngismot@fandm.edu

Kristian Graves
Associate Vice President for College Advancement
717-358-5800
kgraves@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         

Angelica Howard
Executive Director of Development
717-358-4796
angelica.howard@fandm.edu
                     
Bill Keller
Assistant Vice President of Advancement Marketing & Communications
717-358-4187    
william.keller@fandm.edu
                        
Christine L. Kmieczak
Associate Director for Parent Giving
717-358-4795
christine.kmieczak@fandm.edu
                        
Kristen Krista
Senior Development Officer
717-358-7152
kristen.krista@fandm.edu  
                        
Trish Manferdini P'15
Gifts and Records Specialist
717-358-4680    
pmanferd@fandm.edu  
                        
Pamela Panarella
Director of Alumni Engagement
717-358-4266
pamela.panarella@fandm.edu  

Angela Sepela
Director of Annual Giving
717-358-4757
asepela@fandm.edu  

Natalie TeBeau
Staff Coordinator
717-358-3975
nhoober@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
Senior Director of Advancement Information Systems and Services
717-358-4728
dzenzel@fandm.edu  
                        
Dani Zinn
Associate Director of Donor Stewardship & Events
717-358-4275
dzinn@fandm.edu

News Feed

November 4, 2026

Raise Our Game Secures Record Support for Diplomat Athletics

This October, Franklin & Marshall alumni, parents, students, and fans raised a record-breaking $685,000 during Raise Our Game, F&M’s annual campaign to support Diplomat Athletics and our student-athletes.

November 3, 2026

Franklin & Marshall to Launch Curiosity Center to Promote Inquiry, Exploration

F&M will launch the Curiosity Center next August, thanks to a gift from Kelt Kindick ’76, P’07. Designed to help incoming students embrace exploration and inquiry, the center integrates advising, leadership development, and design-thinking workshops to deliver a structured and thoughtful journey from their first days on campus.

November 3, 2026

Immigration Specialist Returns to F&M as Community Fellow

F&M graduate Roger Avila-Vidal '22 draws from his own experience as an immigrant in his role as a Know Your Rights Specialist at Church World Services. He returns to campus as a Reckoning with Lancaster Community Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year.