Office of Advancement
James Bullock
Senior VP for University Advancement
As a professional relationship builder, I have the pleasure of connecting people with their passions in order to make a Wingate education accessible and affordable for current and future Bulldogs. I look forward to celebrating the philanthropic support and community partnerships that will transform our campus, the town of Wingate, and the student experience for years to come.
j.bullock@wingate.edu
(336) 978-0688
sarah colón
director of alumni engagement
My passion is fostering and maintaining the relationship between alumni and the University through engagement and philanthropy.
s.colon@wingate.edu
(704) 233-6141
KASEY EASTLAND
Director of Annual Giving & Advancement Communications
k.eastland@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8121
richard heins
major gifts officer
I am honored to solicit philanthropic support for an institution that emphasizes faith, knowledge, service as core values and is truly a lab of difference-making to so many on our campus, in the community, and in our region.
r.heins@wingate.edu
(704) 996-0200
kaitlyn helms
director of foundation relations
As Director of Foundation Relations, I work with partners across campus to develop proposals and grant applications to charitable foundations requesting financial support for the University's fundraising priorities.
k.helms@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8114
Ted johnson
Senior director of gift planning
As a planned giving officer, I have the opportunity to work with donors to help them make their ultimate gift which establishes their legacy and helps secure the future for Wingate University.
tjohnson@wingate.edu
(980) 699-7094
cindy manshack
avp of advancement operations, annual campaigns
I help ensure that my front-line colleagues have the information they need to be successful in asking prospective donors to support Wingate, that senior leadership has the data they need to assess the results of our efforts on behalf of the University, and that all Wingate alumni have an opportunity to support their alma mater.
c.manshack@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8631
Bill nash
athletic foundation director
As a Wingate alum ('71), I am honored to have served my alma mater over the past 43 years. In my current role as the Director of the Athletic Foundation and the Bulldog Club, I execute fundraising strategies to assist with facility improvements, increase the athletics operating budget, and provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field.
bilnash@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8121
cristi slape
Director of constituent relations
Though I am a jack of all trades, my favorite part about working at Wingate is building relationships and connecting people with their philanthropic passions.
c.slape@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8115