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Northland College names new Vice President of Institutional Advancement

October 22, 2012

Scott Shrode has been named the new Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Northland College. Shrode most recently served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Church Relations at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C. He will begin heading advancement operations at the college this week.

"It is my pleasure to announce that Scott Shrode has agreed to join us as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. It is exciting to see this important next step for our community taking shape," said Michael A. Miller, president of Northland College. "Scott has led successful capital campaigns and brings to Northland extensive experience in estate law practice, administrative experience and a thorough background in planned and major gifts strategies and vehicles."

Shrode holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Evansville, and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law.

"I was so impressed with Northland College and their advancement team," said Shrode. "If you present Northland College in its true light to individuals what the mission is, what the vision is - most of the time I would predict that you wouldn't even have to ask for support. People will say, ‘How may I help you?'"

Shrode will lead efforts to identify fundraising priorities, focus on coordinating support and enhancing relationships with alumni and friends.

"In advancement, you spend 90 plus percent of your time with individuals who want to help others and you need to listen to them as to what they want to do. You need to give them the opportunity to fulfill that desire," said Shrode. "What I've learned is that Northland College is truly a special college. It has a lifetime impact on its students and alumni and its emphasis on liberal arts and sciences and sustainability truly empowers people to make a difference in the world."

Prior to serving at Lenoir-Rhyne, Shrode acted as the Executive Director of University Development for the Colorado State University - Pueblo Foundation and Vice President for Development at University of Evansville.