Sean Kennedy - Assistant AD/Fundraising and Partnerships - Staff Directory

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Sean Kennedy

Title:
Assistant AD/Fundraising and Partnerships
Email:
Phone:
852-0121

Began at Louisville: June 2021

Summary of Current Role:
Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies which include building, managing and soliciting a portfolio of Major Gift Prospects.
Solicit donations to help support capital projects, scholarship requirements, sports specific needs and other projects.
Execute premium seating and suite sales for both football and basketball.
Assist in the cultivation and stewardship initiatives of the entire Major Gift donor base through special events and invitations.

Career History:
Louisville Athletics:
    Director of Development (July 2024-Present)
    Associate Director of Development (July 2022-June 2024)
    Assistant Director of Development (June 2021-June 2022)

Wright State University:
    Athletic Sales Director (June 2019-May 2021)

Education:
Ball State University :: Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (2017)
University of Louisville :: Master of Business Administration (2024)

Personal:
Kennedy played baseball at Ball State. Originally from Dayton, OH, he and his wife, Hailie, currently reside in Louisville with their two dogs, Copper and Queen.