Baldwin Names Director of Alumnae, Parent Engagement

The following was provided to Patch by The Baldwin School:

The Baldwin School is proud to announce the appointment of Tara Stitchberry as its new Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement in the Office of Advancement. The announcement was made by Stacy Gallagher, the school’s chief advancement officer.

“Tara’s strong background in strengthening positive relationships and maintaining open lines of communication with parents and alumnae of collegiate and independent school communities will help to bring the Baldwin family even closer together,” says Gallagher. “Her extensive experience, coupled with her relationship-oriented approach, makes her a welcome addition to our Office of Advancement.”

Tara comes to Baldwin from Florida, where she was a Major Gifts Officer at the Broward College Foundation. While there, she built relationships with major gift prospects and collaborated with the board of directors, faculty, and staff to implement effective solicitation strategies. Prior to that position, Tara worked for more than six years at The Shipley School, first as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and then as the Director of Parent Giving. During her tenure at Shipley, Tara was responsible for developing a robust and successful alumnae and parent giving program that included the management of numerous volunteers. She started her career as an Account Executive at a marketing agency in New York City and also held the role of Assistant Capital Campaign Director at the Academy of Notre Dame in Villanova, Pa.

“I am immensely excited to join the Baldwin family and am eager to get to know all members of the community, including alumnae and parents,” says Stitchberry. “I’m looking forward to developing and expanding the programs that will enable community members to feel more connected to the School.”

Tara grew up in Bryn Mawr and is a member of The Episcopal Academy’s Class of 1994. She graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in English. In 2006, she completed the Certificate of Fundraising program sponsored by the College of General Studies, also at the University of Pennsylvania.

Photo of Tara Stitchberry courtesy of The Baldwin School