Assitant Vice President - Principal Giving and Planned Giving @MarquetteU
Milwaukee, WI
Joined April 2009
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This is a major moment for @MarquetteU, for our enduring mission and for future students who will become the first in their families to attend college. I remember what it was like trying to carve my own path. I had the will to succeed, but I didn’t know the way.
I’m sincerely touched to know that one of our generous supporters will help create a hope-filled future for students who demonstrate tremendous potential but need financial assistance to realize it.
President Ah Yun announced that an anonymous donor has committed a $20 million planned gift to grow scholarships for MU students who are the first in their families to pursue college. The gift comes during National First-Generation Celebration Week and will mainly support @MUBusiness students.
Read more: marquetteu.com/480iZ64
Richard S. Tufts wrote that an amateur plays “for the joy of playing” and that “material considerations have no part.”
@USGA once celebrated this spirit.
What happened to the amateur in amateur golf?
A spectator takes a moment to read the "Creed of the Amateur," by Donald Ross and Richard Tufts. #USOpen
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College athletics continues to change. What hasn’t changed is the commitment of the @MarquetteU community to our student-athletes.
9,000+ donors. $21.8M raised. And a shared belief in what Marquette Athletics can mean for our students and our University.
#WeAreMarquette
THANK YOU!!! We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support of our student-athletes and @MarquetteU
#WeAreMarquette
Jim’s leadership and commitment to @MarquetteU have made an impact across so many areas of campus. Grateful for all he does for our University and our students.
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President Kimo Ah Yun announced today that an $8 million planned gift from alumnus Jim Meier will advance key priorities across @MarquetteU, supporting student access and opportunity, academic excellence and athletics.
Meier, a 1984 graduate of @MUBusiness and a member of the President’s Advisory Council, established scholarships for two distinctive Marquette programs — the longstanding Urban Scholars program and the prestigious Michael R. Lovell Scholars program.
In addition, he committed funding to strategic initiatives in the College of Business Administration and @muathletics. A longtime supporter of @MarquetteMBB, Meier also directed a portion of his gift to the program’s Excellence Fund.
📸 (L-R): Former Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, Jim Meier and Vice President and Director of Athletics Mike Broeker.
Read more: marquetteu.com/4xjnByn
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More than 32,000 donors invested in Marquette this past fiscal year because they believe in our mission and our students. If you were one of them, thank you for your trust, generosity, and commitment to changing lives.
#WeAreMarquette
The Marquette University Advancement team raised more than $117 million in new gifts and confirmed pledges in Fiscal Year 2026.
This marks the fifth consecutive year Marquette University has surpassed $100 million in funds raised from the most donors in the university’s history! #WeAreMarquette 💙💛
🔗 Learn more: today.marquette.edu/2026/08/…
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Mentorship changes lives. Thank you to @MarquetteU parent Dan Jaffee for investing in the future of Marquette students through the Marquette Mentors program. A powerful example of how philanthropy can create opportunities that extend across generations.
today.marquette.edu/2026/06/…
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Joe True retweeted
.@MarquetteUPres announced that Marquette has received a $2 million gift from Jake and Stephanie Stefan, an engineering alumni couple.
“We always knew we wanted to find a way to do something special at Marquette,” Jake said.
The Stefans were personally inspired by the impact of the @MUEngineering’s nationally recognized co-op program. Their gift establishes an endowed fund to support the college’s Office of Industry Relations and its leader, ensuring that students continue to gain invaluable professional experiences that launch successful careers. #WeAreMarquette
🔗 Learn more: marquetteu.com/4lF4tFS
One year ago, we lost an extraordinary leader, mentor and friend in Dr. Michael R. Lovell.
Mike’s legacy continues to guide and inspire us at @MarquetteU.
Thinking of Amy and the Lovell family today.
Joe True retweeted
Next Monday, June 9, marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of President Mike Lovell.
I hope you take some time next Monday to reflect on the impact Mike had on Marquette and on you, personally. He worked to be the best version of himself in all that he did and committed his life to creating opportunities for others to be the best versions of themselves. One meaningful way to carry his legacy forward is to show each other kindness, practice humility, and take care of your physical, spiritual and mental well-being.
As a university community, we will celebrate his life with three special practices that were meaningful to him: marquetteu.com/45AMqeU
“If someone calls you, the third thing they say is usually the reason they called.”
- Al McGuire
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Joe True retweeted
The Marquette community was invited to attend a special blessing ceremony for the new Wellness + Helfaer Recreation, which also honored our late President, Dr. Michael Lovell, and his wife Amy. The facility is home to the LOVELLSTRONG Center for Student Well-being.
LOVELLSTRONG represents the way President Lovell lived his life, as well as the Lovells’ dream that all students would experience cura personalis, or care for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. On Denim Day—a national day of awareness for survivors of sexual violence—this center stands as a reminder that when students seek help with courage and strength, they will be met by a Marquette community that provides hope and healing.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors and friends who made this student-centered facility a reality, especially Marquette alumni Jim and Kelly McShane, whose lead gift helped bring this vision to life.
Joe True retweeted
A day to remember! Check out some special moments from Dr. Kimo Ah Yun’s inauguration as Marquette’s 25th President! #WeAreMarquette
📸 Photo gallery: marquetteu.com/4iA9cX7
Joe True retweeted
Congratulations to our #MUAlumniAwards recipients! Since 1945, @MarquetteU has recognized distinguished award recipients from every college and school. Their stories are inspirational and remind us how MU transforms students who go on to make a positive difference in our world.
The annual scholarship dinner is one of the highlights of the year on campus. Nothing better than connecting students with the generous donors who make their @MarquetteU journey possible.
Thank you to all those who support student scholarships at @MarquetteU.
#WeAreMarquette
It was a pleasure to welcome more than 350 alumni, parents, and friends to campus to celebrate the impact of scholarships and to connect our generous benefactors with the students they support.
VP for University Advancement Tim McMahon shared that @MarquetteU has raised $58 million in support of scholarship in just the past nine months.
Thank you to our Marquette community for being the difference and making such a positive impact in the lives of our students. #WeAreMarquette
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Look forward to seeing many #mubb fans in Cleveland.
More information on @MarquetteU events ⬇️.
Marquette is Dancing! 🕺
This week, the @MarquetteMBB team marches to Cleveland for the NCAA Tournament!
Click the link to find the most up-to-date information on pregame events, team sendoffs, game-watching sites near you, and more. alumni.marquette.edu/2025-me…
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Look forward to seeing many @MarquetteU alumni and supporters in NYC this week!
The men’s BIG EAST Tournament starts this week!
@MarquetteMBB tips off at Madison Square Garden this Thursday, March 13th at 1:30 p.m. CT against Xavier.
Join us for a variety of events in New York City all week. Check out the link to learn: alumni.marquette.edu/2025-mb…
Joe True retweeted
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🙏5,300+ donors
🌎 All 50 states, including gifts around the globe from Australia, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom!
Wow! 😍 Our eighth annual #GiveMUDay was a huge success, and it’s all thanks to the amazing support from @MarquetteAlumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends. Your generosity powers our future. We’re beyond grateful for your commitment to #BeTheDifference. Together, we’ve made this our best giving day yet!