The St. Olaf Fund Board (the Fund Board) is a leadership board of alumni and parent/family volunteers that provides support and guidance to the overall St. Olaf Fund volunteer program and serves as a sounding board, representing the St. Olaf College alumni and family community.
The Fund Board, in collaboration with St. Olaf Fund staff, is responsible for increasing alumni and parent/family annual fund support and overall giving participation. The Fund Board consists of alumni and parent/family representatives who help raise funds for the college by asking for support from fellow alumni/parents, leading St. Olaf Fund volunteer groups, and serving as St. Olaf Fund advocates.
Board members are expected to understand the importance of the St. Olaf Fund and giving to the college for its current needs, lead by example with a gift (of any size) through the St. Olaf Fund, celebrate philanthropy, and be knowledgeable about St. Olaf College news and happenings.
Alumni members serve up to two consecutive three-year terms while parent/family representatives serve up to three consecutive one-year terms. St. Olaf Fund Board positions include a chair, vice-chair, secretary, ex-officio past chair, and at-large members. The board chair serves a two-year term and is succeeded by the vice-chair.
2024-25 Board Members
Eric Ayen ’85
Mark Brokering ’74
Julie Buckley ’91
Joanne Claussen ’81 P’16
Duane Engstrom ’53 P’77 ’79 ’82
Grace Erispaha ’21
Janet Estep ’78
Kayleen Hecksher ’13
John Hegg ’63, Secretary
Mary Frances Kerr and Chris Staff P’26, Parent Reps
Mark Morris ’07
Amber Nelson ’02, Vice Chair
Ronald Pechauer ’59 P’88 P’91
Matthew Schneider ’99, Chair
Updated November 2024
If you have questions about the St. Olaf Fund Board, email Sarah Sheldon at sheldo2@stolaf.edu, call 507-786-3394, or text 507-853-1807.