ERIE (Oct. 23, 2019) — Barbara Beuscher has been named the vice president for university advancement at Gannon University.
Beuscher joins Gannon after serving as vice president for advancement at Malone University, a private liberal arts college of about 1,300 students in Canton, Ohio. Prior to that role, she worked in progressive leadership roles for two decades at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, most recently as the associate vice chancellor for development.
Keith Taylor, Ph.D., president of Gannon University, said Beuscher’s “exceptional energy, breadth of knowledge, skills and experience” separated her from others who applied during a national search.
“Barbara rose to the top as the best fit to join the Gannon community,” Taylor said. “She will be a tremendous leader for the University Advancement team and a pivotal member of the President’s Leadership Team.
“Barbara will bring a focus on meeting our strategic goals, a passion for sharing the message and good news of the Gannon experience, and a commitment to our Mission and Catholic tradition,” he said.
Beuscher, who begins her work at Gannon on Dec. 2, said she is excited for this opportunity.
“Gannon is a special place – with a rich tradition and mission,” she said. “I look forward to meeting new colleagues, alumni, parents and community friends as together, we will work to enhance the educational experience for Gannon students and benefit the greater Erie community.”
As vice president for advancement at Malone, Beuscher is credited with reshaping the department and bringing much-needed best practices to their alumni and fundraising operations.
In a letter to Malone’s faculty and staff, President David King said: “Under her leadership, Malone has exceeded the $1 million goal for The Malone Fund, something that was seldom achieved during the previous 10 years.”
During her tenure, the university secured two $1 million gifts, he said, and her work was instrumental in shaping the Day of Giving and Pioneer 100 into highly impactful fundraising events.
Beuscher, and her husband, Keith, have two children, Ellie and Kasey.
She succeeds Scott Rash, who, in September, was named president and CEO of the Wright State University Foundation.
