Learn about key individuals helping spearhead the Our Time to Lead comprehensive campaign.

Campaign Leadership

Leaders Building Leaders

Doane’s mission is to build leaders, provide a premier education, and prepare students to thrive in their careers and change the world. This campaign leadership is helping build leaders.

Progress Goal ($100M)
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Guidance, Direction, and Strategic Planning

A campaign of this size is no small goal and certainly not an enterprise of little responsibility. Ensuring the campaign goals are met, the funds are used appropriately, and strategic objectives are achieved requires considerable guidance and leadership.

The chairs and cabinet presiding over the Our Time to Lead comprehensive campaign have been selected specifically for their skill and experience in this area. These critical team members have collaborated to bring the campaign to life and will continue to work together to drive the campaign to completion and beyond.

Doane Leadership

Campaign Tri-Chairs

The Our Time to Lead comprehensive campaign has three Tri-Chairs leading the way.
Rich ’88 and Dena ’88 Bartlett
Pat ‘79 and Ellen ‘80 Beans
Ann ’72 and Jack ’71 Cahill

Campaign Cabinet

The cabinet team supports the President and Tri-Chairs, providing instrumental value to the success of the Our Time to Lead campaign

Campaign Leadership

The University Leadership is committed to supporting the Our Time to Lead campaign and securing the future of Doane University.

President Roger Hughes Vertical
Roger Hughes ’82, Ph.D.

University President

Roger Hughes first joined the Doane family in 1979. He returned to campus as our 13th president in June 2021 after 40 years of learning, leadership and love of the Tiger community.

Marty Vertical
Marty Fye ’83
Vice President for
Institutional Advancement

Marty has served Doane for 15 years as a recruiter and fundraiser and is currently the vice president of Advancement. With experience in private industry personnel management, sales, and leadership positions, he has a diverse skill set that is steeped in relationship building, leadership, and management.

Doane University’s Leadership

Learn more about the Doane Leadership Team, which takes care of the day-to-day at Doane, helping build leaders in the classroom and beyond.

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University Leadership

Discover the Doane administration, which leads and helps maintain the institution’s status as the premier Nebraska University.

University Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees are entrusted and treasured community members who have proven their commitment to Doane through their leadership and guidance.

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Gifts Create Real Opportunities

Every contribution to the Our Time to Lead comprehensive campaign will be used to make real, tangible improvements in how we serve our students. The links below will help you learn more about the campaign’s opportunities.
College Graduation Ceremony Diploma Award
Build Doane’s Academic Excellence

Investing in faculty and professional staff will help Doane attract, retain, and serve the best students.

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Enhance the Crete Campus Experience

Crucial updates are needed to our historic campus. We must add spaces for education and more.

College Classroom Discussion
Non-Residential Experience Upgrade

Facility updates, technology improvements, scholarship offerings, and student support services are critical.

College Students Group Discussion
Build a Technology Park
Build student’s experience with real-world application in engineering and business jobs from the community.
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Grow the University Endowment

Help fund the day-to-day operations critical to Doane achieving its mission, vision, purpose, and values.Help fund the day-to-day operations critical to Doane achieving its mission, vision, purpose, and values.

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Ready to Make an Impact?

Your support can transform the future of Doane University. Whether you’re interested in funding a scholarship, supporting a campus enhancement, or learning more about giving opportunities, our Advancement Office is here to help.

Contact us today to explore how you can be part of the Our Time to Lead campaign and leave a lasting legacy at Doane.
advancement@doane.edu
(402) 826-8258

Ways to Give Your Support

While financial contributions are beneficial, you can also support Doane University and the campaign in other ways. Discover which one fits best for you!

Ready to help Doane lead by making your gift? Use our secure online giving platform below!

You may also email us or call us about your intended gift.

Together, we’ll help Doane lead the way and continue its more than 150-year tradition of academic excellence!

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