named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Engagement
Connects Cambridge alumni through events, communications, and networking opportunities to strengthen lifelong relationships with the University.
Philanthropy and Fundraising
Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gifts and ongoing financial support from alumni and friends in North America to advance the University’s teaching and research mission.
Volunteer Coordination
Supports alumni volunteer leaders and advisory boards to expand outreach and engagement across North America.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Advocates for support of Cambridge University and its collegesOrganizes efforts to promote sustained support for the University of Cambridge and its constituent colleges among alumni and friends in North America.
- Manages alumni engagement and donor stewardshipConducts alumni relations, marketing, communications, and donor stewardship programs to maintain lifelong engagement with supporters of the University of Cambridge, including organizing regional events such as happy hours and networking gatherings.
- Strengthens regional alumni networks in North AmericaOperates advisory committees and provides fundraising expertise to support Collegiate Cambridge and enhance regional engagement with alumni and friends across North America.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Facilitates philanthropic giving to the University of CambridgeOperates major gifts and planned giving programs that enable tax-efficient donations to support teaching, research, and student access at the University of Cambridge, exercising full discretion in awarding grants.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provides operational and regulatory support for development activitiesDelivers operational support for fundraising and engagement initiatives, including regulatory compliance and implementation of industry best practices for development programs.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Supports student-led Shakespeare theatre productionsProvides ongoing support for CAST, a student-led theatre tour that presents Shakespeare productions, including supporting performances in Cambridge and tours across the eastern United States.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57.70M
Contributions & grants$57.34M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$362K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49.59M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$4.20M
Grants paid out$43.09M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$100.46M
Cash$6.71M
Investments$10.16M
Liabilities$4.70M
Net assets$95.76M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +59.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GABRIELLE BENNETT | DEPUTY VICE-CHAIR AND CAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $403K |
| LILIYA PANKO | ASSISTANT TREASURER AND CAM CFO | 35 | $303K |
| PATRICIA DANVER | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 35 | $262K |
| SEAN MORIARTY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 35 | $249K |
| ELIZABETH LEEBER | DIR. ADVANCEMENT SERVICES | 35 | $179K |
| ELIZABETH HEALEY | DIRECTOR, ALUMNI RELATIONS | 35 | $161K |
| DANIELLE GREEN | DIR. ANNUAL GIVING & MARKETING | 35 | $161K |
| RICHARD ROMEO | DIRECTOR, RESEARCH | 35 | $158K |
| ELIZABETH NILAN-SAKAKINI | ASSOCIATE DIR. MAJOR GIFTS | 35 | $148K |
board members · 16
- ALISON DAVIS — TRUSTEE
- ALISON E TRAUB — TRUSTEE
- ALISON F RICHARD — TRUSTEE
- BHASKAR VIRA — TRUSTEE
- C KERN WILDENTHAL MD PHD — TRUSTEE
- CARLOS A PEREZ-DAVILA — TRUSTEE
- DEBORAH A PRENTICE — TRUSTEE
- GABRIELLE S BACON — TRUSTEE
- HENRY LOUIS GATES JR — TRUSTEE
- J CHRISTOPHER KOJIMA — TRUSTEE
- JACQUELINE A SPAYNE — TRUSTEE
- JOE L WHITE — TRUSTEE
- M ANDREW PARKER — TRUSTEE
- MARC A FEIGEN — EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN
- MARSHAL K MCREAL — TRUSTEE
- PARESH S PATEL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Cambridge University Partner — Collaborates with Cambridge University to support the CAST student theatre tour.
- Cambridge University Partner — Primary institution supported by Cambridge in America.
- College Partner — Collaborates with the College on event-related materials and communications.
- Colleges Committee Government — Appoints non-voting members to the Board of Directors
- Colleges of the University of Cambridge Partner — Works with the thirty-one member Colleges to support alumni relations and fundraising, including shared access to the University’s database.
- Collegiate Cambridge Partner — Advisory committees support Collegiate Cambridge and advise on regional engagement strategies.
- Foundation Directory/Corporate Giving Online Partner — Uses subscription data from Foundation Directory/Corporate Giving Online to analyze charitable giving by foundations, trusts, and corporations.
- GuideStar US Partner — Uses data from GuideStar US as a public source for information on US nonprofits and individual charitable contributions.
- Lexis Nexis Development Professional Partner — Accesses subscription databases including property records, stock holdings, and news sources to support prospect research and due diligence.
- NOZA Partner — Subscribes to NOZA data on individual charitable contributions to support fundraising research and analysis.
- University Partner — Collaborates with the University on event-related materials and communications.
- University Council Government — Appoints non-voting members to the Board of Directors
- University of Cambridge Partner — Primary institutional partner; CAm advances the mission of the University of Cambridge and its Colleges in North America.
- University of Cambridge Partner — Shares data and collaborates on coordinated alumni relations and fundraising efforts.
- WealthEngine FindWealth 8 Partner — Uses subscription-based wealth indicators from WealthEngine to assess donor capacity and inform fundraising strategy.
- Yale Club of San Diego Partner — Co-hosted an IvyPlus happy hour and networking event in San Diego, CA.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumni Engagement Through Volunteer Empowermentmethodology: alumni_led_volunteeringBy enabling alumni to lead local events and initiatives, we strengthen lifelong connections to Cambridge, because peer-led, volunteer-driven programming fosters deeper affiliation and sustained support compared to centrally managed outreach.
- Cultural Engagement via Student-Led Performancemethodology: cultural_engagement_through_student-led_initiativesBy supporting student-led international theatre initiatives, we promote cross-cultural understanding and educational outreach, because classical performance led by students serves as a relatable, experiential medium for engaging global audiences with Cambridge’s academic values.
- Philanthropy as a Lever for Excellence and Accessmethodology: philanthropy_and_accessBy aligning philanthropic support with institutional priorities, we advance teaching and research excellence while ensuring access for high-achieving students, because donor engagement tied to mission-critical needs produces greater impact than unrestricted giving alone.