Delaware Valley University Introduces New Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs
Doylestown, PA (06/06/2022) — Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is pleased to share that Joseph (Joe) Fiochetta will join DelVal on July 1, 2022 as Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs. Fiochetta brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and nonprofit management with expertise in organizational leadership, data-driven decision-making, fundraising, strategic planning, volunteer and staff development, marketing and campaign planning and execution.
Fiochetta has been serving as Vice President for Advancement at Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA since 2019. In this role, he was responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of alumni relations, fundraising, university brand and marketing, and strategic communications.
Previously, Fiochetta served as Executive Director, Membership and Marketing for the Penn State Alumni Association. He is the founder and principal of New Hope Communications, which helps nonprofits, their leadership, and staff on all aspects of strategic governance, constituent engagement, philanthropic support, and marketing communications. Fiochetta also held leadership positions with Harte-Hanks and CDR Fundraising Group.
"We are thrilled to have Joe Fiochetta join DelVal. His wide range of experience and skills are certain to position the University's Development and Alumni Affairs team for continued success," said DelVal President, Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski.
About Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in life and physical sciences, business, the humanities, and agricultural and environmental sciences; nine master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.
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