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EWU Foundation
102 Hargreaves Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
phone: 509.359.6252
fax: 509.359.4738

Development Leadership

Warm Eastern greetings to you, and welcome to the EWU Foundation webpage!  We are proud of thousands of alumni and friends scattered across the United States (and beyond) who serve as ambassadors of Eastern as they contribute to the vitality and culture of their communities.  We are especially thankful for the many supporters  who give generously to the university's academic mission, capital projects and athletic programs.  Because of your kindness, EWU continues to succeed at offering a great education in a vibrant community of 12,000 students this year.

We would enjoy the opportunity to talk with you and share more about the activities at EWU and the many ways that you can support our efforts.  Whether your interest is giving back to a specific academic program, establishing an endowed scholarship for students, or exploring ways to leave a legacy gift through estate planning, it would be our privilege to talk with you.

If you have any questions about giving to Eastern, or understanding the activities of the EWU Foundation, feel free to contact me personally, or contact one of our program focused Advancement Directors.

And don't forget...many corporations have matching gift programs which allow a dollar-for-dollar philanthropic match from your company.

Thanks for helping make Eastern Washington University INCREDIBLE!

  • Tim Szymanowski
    Tim Szymanowski
    Director of Development
    509.359.6132
    Phone: 509.981.4496

    I am privileged to supervise a great team of professionals who take their jobs seriously and serve Eastern with passion.  We have responsibility of seeking support for the four colleges at EWU, libraries, honors, athletics, and student affairs.  I find joy in the relationship aspect of my work, and often talk about the "win, win, win" of fundraising: donors win, students win, and the university wins.

  • Deborah Blake
    Deborah Blake
    College Advancement Director - School of Social Work, EWU Foundation Stewardship Program
    509.435.3488
    Phone: 509.359.6703
    I have served Eastern for five years.  I work to raise financial support and awareness on behalf of the Diversity Programs and the School of Social Work, along with managing the Stewardship program for the Foundation.  I am a mid-west native but have called Spokane home for nearly thirty years.  I am an avid reader, and enjoy exploring the Inland Northwest - by car, on foot, or from the seat of a kayak.
  • Craig Fischer
    Craig Fischer
    College Advancement Director - Arts, Letters & Education (CALE)
    509.953.9130
    Phone: 509.359.6979

    I've worked at Eastern Washington University as an instructor, advisor, and administrator.  The College of Arts, Letters and Education is where I got my start professionally, and now my work is building support and partnerships between it and the community.  I spend my free time with my wife and daughter.  My hobbies are reading, travel, writing, and pickup basketball.

  • Marc Hughes
    Marc Hughes
    Associate Athletic Director for Advancement/Director of Golf
    509.359.3152
    Phone: 509.359.2079

    I am the former golf coach and special events coordinator in athletics at EWU.  The transition to this position allows me the opportunity to reach out to and connect our former student athletes back to their alma mater.  I'm married and have two daughters.  Aside being a sports nut, I enjoy music  and laughter.

  • Asha Jayasinghe
    Asha Jayasinghe
    College Advancement Director - Science, Health & Engineering (CSHE)
    509.590.9758
    Phone: 509.359.6833

    I have been at Eastern Washington University since 2006.  I am a Southern California native and moved to Spokane in 2005.  Prior to working at Eastern I was the American Heart Association's Minority Health Initiative Director for Los Angeles County.  I enjoy hiking, reading a good mystery novel and spending time with husband, my two kids and dog.

  • Dave Millet
    Dave Millet
    College Advancement Director - Business & Public Administration (CBPA), Social & Behavioral Sciences (CSBS)
    509.850.5585
    Phone: 509.359.2461

    I have been at Eastern since 2005, first serving as the Chair for the Military Science Department and then moving into the Advancement Director position in 2009 for two of our colleges.  I enjoy biking and running, spending time with my wife and three children, and am an avid reader of military history.

  • Dennis Reed
    Dennis Reed
    Director of College Advancement - Planned Giving, Libraries, Honors
    509.844-5916
    Phone: 509.359.6901
    Fax: 509.359-4738
    I am honored to provide the gift planning resources that create incREDible opportunities to preserve the future of EWU. A true Eagle at heart, I completed my BA in Business Management and Marketing, and earned 2 graduate degrees - MBA and MPA, all at EWU.  I worked as a machinist prior to my education and have since served in professional non-profit activity. I spend free time with my wife and two daughters, and I love to go ice fishing and hiking whenever possible.
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