John Bergholz is the UWindsor's Vice-President, University Advancement.
Bergholz comes to UWindsor following a 20-year career in university and not-for-profit fundraising. He served 13 years with Chicago’s DePaul University, including three years as Vice-President for Development, overseeing the raising of more than $90 million and the establishment of alumni clubs around the world. His efforts contributed to the establishment of endowed chairs, professorships and scholarships. He also served as the Associate Director of Development for Northwestern University’s School of Law in Chicago, where he managed the law school’s first million-dollar annual fund. As well, he served as a fundraiser and manager for two major cultural institutions in Chicago, the Remains Theatre and Lyric Opera.
“We are delighted that someone with John’s experience has been attracted to join the University of Windsor,” said Alan Wildeman, President. “He understands that our alumni, friends and volunteers significantly help the University do more for our students and provide a place of excellence for scholarship and for our community. John will provide leadership for our University Advancement team, and help ensure that the aspirations of all who contribute are being met.”
Bergholz is a first-generation university graduate who drove a truck to pay tuition at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, later receiving scholarships and financial aid from the college. Determined to return the favour to his alma mater, he celebrated his 25th college reunion by organizing a fundraising initiative with his fellow graduates that raised $100,000 for a scholarship endowment. It was the first such initiative in Reed’s history and the scholarship’s recipient is in his second year of study.
“It is an honour for me to have been selected as the next Vice-President, University Advancement,” said Bergholz. “It is an exciting time and a unique challenge in Windsor. The powerful commitment of people from all walks of life to the University’s future, and the dedication of the staff, make this a special opportunity.”
Bergholz is an avid runner and has completed 19 marathons, including seven Chicago marathons, six Boston marathons, and two New York marathons. He has also run marathons in Athens, Prague, Berlin and Switzerland.
He will be joined in Windsor by his wife Katherine Bergholz, his two sons and two daughters, aged 11 to 17. |
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