EPISODE · Feb 8, 2021 · 1H 2M
54: Marc A. Barnes, Ph. D., CFRE, Dillard University
from RAISE Podcast
About Marc Marc Anthony Barnes has served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Dillard University since February 2013. This is not his first stint with the university, having worked in Dillard’s Development Department in various positions from 2000-2009. Before his return to Dillard, Marc served as Director of Development at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. (NOJHFF). At NOJHFF, he was responsible for the development of a major gifts fundraising operation and the launch of a major capital campaign designed to support the renovation of the Jazz & Heritage Center. In his current role, he is responsible for all of the university’s fundraising efforts, government grants & contracts, alumni relations, marketing & communications, and community outreach. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Xavier University of Louisiana, an M.A. in Philanthropy & Development at LaGrange College and a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education Administration at Jackson State University. Marc received the Fr. Charles Hall Award (Alumnus of the Year) at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA in 2014 and recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater New Orleans Chapter as their “Outstanding Professional Fundraiser” in November 2015. In 2017, he was recognized nationally as a top HBCU leader by HBCU Grow. He has a passion for uplifting children and he serves on a number of boards and committees in New Orleans. He and his wife, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, have two children, Caitlin and Marc, Jr.
What this episode covers
On this episode of the podcast, Brent sits down with Dr. Marc A. Barnes, Vice President for Advancement at Dillard University. Dr. Barnes didn’t find advancement; advancement found him. And he’s built an incredible career ever since, which has included working with folks like Ray Charles and Hank Aaron to direct their philanthropy towards Dillard University. He has also overseen the creation of the SAFE (Student Aid for Financial Emergencies) Fund that ultimately grew Dillard student retention to 90%; increased alumni participation from 4% to 23%; and has raised over $4M to support thousands of stellar students on their paths to graduation from Dillard. Dr. Barnes reflects on McKenzie Scott’s recent transformative gift to Dillard, and what HBCU’s can do right now to step into their rightful spotlight and showcase their work as agents of national and global change.
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54: Marc A. Barnes, Ph. D., CFRE, Dillard University
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