Education
BA: Boston College
MA, Lesley University
Biosketch
John Feudo is vice chancellor for Advancement at UMass Lowell, leading a team of 35 dedicated staff members through the university’s fundraising and engagement efforts. With nearly four decades of experience in higher education advancement and nonprofit management, Feudo is an internationally respected fundraising and alumni relations professional.
John spent eight years at his undergraduate alma mater, Boston College, as both associate vice president for alumni relations, and later as senior development officer.
From 1999-2006, he served as executive director of the University of Connecticut Alumni Association, where he also built and led the association’s capital campaign. Prior to his arrival at UConn, he spent six years as the associate vice chancellor for university advancement at UMass Amherst, and executive director of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association.
He was also senior vice president of development and chief development officer for United Way of Massachusetts Bay, one of the top organizations within the global network of United Way affiliates.
John’s expertise has been sought by more than 200 colleges, universities and organizations around the world. He is also an award-winning speaker and author, having published seven books in the field of advancement. He is an adjunct faculty member in the Manning School of Business, teaching Professional Communications, as well as in the Honors College, where he co-teaches the Honors Signature Seminar, Experiencing Philanthropy.
Selected Awards and Honors
- Eleanor Collier Award, CASE District I
- CASE Crystal Apple Award
Selected Publications
- "I'd Rather Eat Live Spiders: A Definitive Guide to Becoming a Successful Speaker"
- "We Are Family: Integrating Alumni Relations & Development for Advancement Success"
- "A Bird's Eye View: A Guide for Senior Alumni & Donor Engagement Professionals'
- "Herding Cats: Managing Volunteers for Success"
- "Alumni Clubs & Chapters"
- "Alumni Relations: A Newcomer's Guide to Success (Vols 1&2)"