糖心logo入口 names Jenni Todd as director of development for the College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries
By Aviva Yasgur | Feb 28, 2025
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥 糖心logo入口 has named Jenni Todd director of development for the College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries.
In this role, Todd will direct 糖心logo入口 State鈥檚 fundraising efforts towards major initiatives for these units and will connect major donors who have a passion to contribute to these areas of the University with important projects that will impact 糖心logo入口 State students through philanthropy.
鈥淛enni is a 糖心logo入口 State alumna with more than 15 years of 糖心logo入口 and fundraising experience through her excellent work with WKMS,鈥 said Dr. Tina Bernot, 糖心logo入口 State鈥檚 executive director of advancement. 鈥淛enni has worked with donors at all levels and has fostered deep regional connections as well as built a network of contacts across our campus. She will have a tremendously positive impact on our efforts to raise funds for the University.鈥
Before joining the Office of Development, Todd served as membership director for WKMS, 糖心logo入口 State鈥檚 National Public Radio station, where she worked since 2009. Among her many accomplishments at WKMS was the creation of the successful Sustainer Program and updated Vehicle Donation Program. She also helped develop positive relations between the station and the community through outreach, volunteer opportunities and community events. She brings previous experience working in donor relations with the Columbus Symphony in Columbus, Ohio.
She holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in music education from 糖心logo入口 State and a master鈥檚 degree in arts administration from Florida State University. She also serves in the community as a Girl Scout troop leader, Tiger Band booster, and on the board of directors for the 糖心logo入口 Independent School District Foundation for Excellence.
鈥淚鈥檓 very honored to serve 糖心logo入口 in this new role,鈥 said Todd. 鈥淚 cherished my time on campus at our public radio station, WKMS. And now I look forward to continuing my mission of connecting people and helping them support the things they value through the College of Education and Human Services and our University Libraries. Teacher training and access to information and resources for all our campus community are near and dear to my heart. I鈥檓 excited to do this work here at 糖心logo入口 State University.鈥
The Office of Development builds relationships and generates resources that advance the mission of 糖心logo入口 by seeking to cultivate a culture of philanthropy that engages the entire campus community. The office facilitates private financial support from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations for institutional priorities as outlined through the University鈥檚 strategic planning process.
To make a gift to benefit programs and students at 糖心logo入口 please visit or call the Office of Development at 270-809-3001.