FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (April 2, 2019) – Kate Elliott has been named as the Assistant Athletic Director for Development at Northern Arizona University, it was announced recently by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Mike Marlow.
Elliott, who began her duties earlier in the spring semester, will be responsible for the management of the Skyjacks Board of Directors and athletics fundraising campaigns, the oversight of annual fund operations and initiatives as well as the implementation of a stewardship recognition program.
"We are very excited that Kate has chosen to join our team," Marlow said. "Kate's skill set, enthusiasm, values, work ethic and personal experience with how intercollegiate athletics can positively impact a young person's life brings tremendous value to NAU Athletics. Kate and her husband Cooper will be fantastic additions to the Flagstaff community and the Lumberjack family!"
Elliott arrives in Flagstaff following a stint at UCLA where she served as the Associate Director for Development for the Bruins. During her time in Westwood, Elliott secured $275,000 in major gifts to support athletic department initiatives and was responsible for leading the annual giving, major gift solicitations and stewardship for the UCLA gymnastics program. She also had direct oversight of the stewardship and fulfillment for UCLA's 1919 Society, which includes donors who have contributed over $1 million during the lifetime.
Prior to UCLA, Elliott spent a total of two years in the athletic development office at Washington State University. She spent a year as a developmental associate before being elevated to the position of Assistant Director for the Cougar Athletic Fund. She helped lead and implement annual fund campaigns that reached an annual goal of $7 million in 2018 and collaborated with campus partners to secure a record Giving Day total of over $137,000 in donations.
While at Washington State, Elliott also secured $1.3 million in major gifts for the athletic department and was responsible for managing and supervising the Cougars' signature fundraising event, Night with Cougar Football, which also raised over $137,000. In 2017, she was part of development team that increased Cougar Athletic Fund support by 10.9 percent and brought in a record $6.43 million in contributions.
Elliott was a varsity volleyball player at Washington State, as well as a team captain. She has also coached volleyball at the club level. Elliott has volunteered at the Special Olympics and was a board member for Pullman (Wash.) Young Professionals.
Elliott graduated from Washington State with a Bachelor of Arts degree in human development.
