John Gardner
Senior Director of Development
Department: University Advancement
Email: jgardner9@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-7432
Brief Biography
John Gardner is a Senior Director of Development for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Public Administration at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ College in 2001. John came back to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ in 2012 with 10 years of fundraising experience to join the University Advancement team as a major gifts officer. He has been successful in securing support for a number of institutional priorities including student scholarships, the School of Communications expansion and renovation project, and Sankey Hall. In his current role, John works with team members to engage ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ constituents in conversations about philanthropy.
John, who is a native of Nantucket, MA, enjoys spending time with his wife Anderson and their two children, Jack and Molly. He also enjoys reading, sports(Go Pats!), and exercising.