Press release: MSU names Jenni Todd as director of development for the College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries

MURRAY – Murray State University has named Jenni Todd director of development for the College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries.

In this role, Todd will direct Murray State’s fundraising efforts towards major initiatives for these units and will connect major donors who have a passion to contribute to these areas of the University with important projects that will impact Murray State students through philanthropy.

“Jenni is a Murray State alumna with more than 15 years of Murray State University and fundraising experience through her excellent work with WKMS,” said Dr. Tina Bernot, Murray State’s executive director of advancement. “Jenni has worked with donors at all levels and has fostered deep regional connections as well as built a network of contacts across our campus. She will have a tremendously positive impact on our efforts to raise funds for the University.”

Before joining the Office of Development, Todd served as membership director for WKMS, Murray State’s National Public Radio station, where she worked since 2009. Among her many accomplishments at WKMS was the creation of the successful Sustainer Program and updated Vehicle Donation Program. She also helped develop positive relations between the station and the community through outreach, volunteer opportunities and community events. She brings previous experience working in donor relations with the Columbus Symphony in Columbus, Ohio.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Murray State and a master’s degree in arts administration from Florida State University. She also serves in the community as a Girl Scout troop leader, Tiger Band booster, and on the board of directors for the Murray Independent School District Foundation for Excellence.

“I’m very honored to serve Murray State University in this new role,” said Todd. “I cherished my time on campus at our public radio station, WKMS. And now I look forward to continuing my mission of connecting people and helping them support the things they value through the College of Education and Human Services and our University Libraries. Teacher training and access to information and resources for all our campus community are near and dear to my heart. I’m excited to do this work here at Murray State University.”