Director of Development
Administration Development Director
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 John Hammond The Director of Development manages the Annual Fund and the school’s Endowment; directs Capital Campaigns; oversees the Alumni Program; directs the writing of grant proposals; oversees school publications and public relations; and works with the Development Committee of the Board. The Development Director attends Development Committee meetings, Annual Fund Drive meetings, Capital Campaign meetings, and Board of Trustees meetings. The Development Director is assisted by a Development Associate.
Biography As a professional fundraiser with a special place in my heart for education, I am thrilled to be here at Crane! For the last nine years, I have been raising money for UCSB – five years in the School of Education and four years in the Humanities and Fine Arts division. Before that, I was fundraising for the Valley Cultural Center, a non-profit arts-based organization in the Los Angeles area. Parallel to my professional activities in Development, I also have an academic profile. While working on my PhD in Education, I researched various topics: how jazz musicians learn to improvise, how consumers learn patterns of shopping, and how fifth graders negotiate common understandings of classroom language. My wife, Christina, and I have two precious children. Ben, who is fifteen, is a talented filmmaker and fearless skateboarder. Emma, who is seven, enjoys playing piano, gymnastics, and art projects. When I have spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and traveling. The more people I meet from our Crane community, the happier I am to be at this school. If we haven’t met yet, please consider yourself invited to drop by my office and say hello! |
