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L. Keith Todd<\/strong>
President and Chief Executive Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Chief Executive Office, The Citadel Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Todd previously served as President of the Oregon Health & Sciences University Foundation, where he architected and led the historic Knight Cancer Institute Challenge, a $500 million two-year challenge gift considered to be the largest matching gift campaign in U.S. philanthropic history, ultimately raising $1.4 billion. As Senior Vice President at the University of Illinois Foundation, he led a campaign surpassing $250 million to establish full\u2011tuition merit scholarships to attract and retain the best and brightest students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has also held leadership roles as Vice President at the Medical College of Georgia and Executive Director of the School of Public Health Foundation at UNC-Chapel Hill. A native South Carolinian, Todd earned his bachelor\u2019s degree at Clemson University and the Master of Education in Institutional Advancement degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Todd has led advancement programs that achieved record\u2011setting fundraising totals, expanded donor engagement, supported academic and athletic programs, and strengthened institutional reputation. His career has focused primarily on comprehensive campaign fundraising, from billion-dollar campaigns at Oregon, Illinois, and Ohio State to campaigns at the University of Tampa and UNC Public Health with goals in the hundreds of millions. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and a clear focus on the professional development of his team to achieve success in support of The Citadel\u2019s mission and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am honored to join The Citadel Foundation and deeply inspired by the college\u2019s mission of developing principled leaders who serve their country and communities with the college\u2019s core values of honor, duty, and respect,\u201d Todd said. \u201cThe Citadel\u2019s alumni, donors, and friends care profoundly about this institution, and I look forward to partnering with them to advance its future. Together, we will build on the Foundation\u2019s strong legacy and ensure that The Citadel continues to thrive for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As President and CEO, Todd will oversee all philanthropic strategy and operations for The Citadel Foundation, including endowment growth, major gifts, donor stewardship, and long\u2011term fundraising initiatives that support academic excellence, leadership development, athletics programs and facilities, and the college\u2019s strategic plan. He will work closely with donors and stakeholders to strengthen the institution\u2019s culture of philanthropy and expand opportunities for cadets and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Citadel Foundation plays a vital role in supporting scholarships, faculty development, academic and athletic programs, and strategic initiatives across the college. Todd\u2019s appointment marks a significant step in the Foundation\u2019s continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and donor engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Todd and his wife, Jessica, have three children and one grandchild. He values traveling and being introduced to new cultures, food, and people. He also enjoys coastal living and any recreational activities on the beach and on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to visit the web page for The Citadel Foundation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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