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Mae Turley joined the College’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations as Pioneer Fund director on May 31.  Her primary role is to guide and conduct fundraising efforts of the Pioneer Fund, which supports the College’s highest priorities.

“Mae is a graduate of a liberal arts college and a proven leader in creating and executing successful annual giving campaigns,” says Jackie Aanes, director of operations for the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. “She will be an invaluable link in our relationship with alumni, parents, and friends of the College.”  

Turley worked in alumni and development the past eight years at Earlham College in Richmond, Ind., managing reunion planning and giving campaigns and traveling to meet leadership donors. She also served as an academic adviser and provided leadership and guidance to Girls Inc. of Wayne County, Ind., as a volunteer and board member and to the Institute for Creative Leadership as an advisory board member.

“I’m truly happy to be serving Grinnell College,” Turley says. “I look forward to building strong relationships that serve the needs and mission of the College.    

Turley has a master’s in executive development for public service from Ball State University and a  bachelor’s in business and nonprofit management from Earlham.