Kim Ruppel
Member Information
| Department(s): | Administration Staff/Student Support |
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| Position: | Director of Development |
Contact Information
| Email: | kruppel@theparkschool.org |
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| Phone 1: | 716-839-1243 x130 |
Other Information
| Biography |
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Kim Ruppel joined the Development Office at The Park School in August 2007. In August 2020, she was promoted to Director of Development. In this role she manages all of the school’s fundraising efforts including the Annual Fund, Foundation, and special events as well as donor research, acknowledgement, stewardship, and appeal implementation. She also works to strengthen and grow the network of engaged and active friends of the School, plans alumni and donor events, and manages the school’s database of alumni, parents, and friends. In addition, Kim is responsible for the Pioneer magazine, provides graphic design services for the School, and assists with internal and external communications. Kim prides herself on maintaining strong relationships with Park parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends in order to strengthen and grow the community. She also successfully implemented Park's first-ever Giving Day in May 2020, which raised nearly $60,000 in 24 hours! Kim graduated summa cum laude from Canisius College in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with a focus in advertising and public relations and an Integrated Marketing Certification. A native of Buffalo, in her spare time she enjoys traveling (her favorite place in the world is Maine!), calligraphy and art, discovering new music, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
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