Elaine Kreuz has joined Carolina Day as director
of advancement. Since the start of her nonprofit and advancement career 16
years ago, she has been on the leadership team of several major campaigns with
respective goals ranging between $100,000 and $500 million dollars.
“I love helping the greater community see how spirited,
passionate, and generous they are, and further illuminating how the school has
positively impacted their and their family’s lives,” said Kreuz. “Connecting people to the school and highlighting their
place in its story is one of my favorite parts of my job- watching the
community blossom is a real pleasure and a privilege.”
Elaine came to CDS from Chicago, where she most recently
worked at the Latin School of Chicago, the oldest Pre-K/12 independent school
in Chicago. Elaine performed as the Director of Campaigns and Leadership Gifts,
most notably for the school’s recent $50 million endowment campaign. Prior to
that, she served as Director of Advancement at the Lycée Françias de Chicago,
an international Pre-K/12 independent school. For many years, she was the first
the Director of Development for Loyola University Chicago’s John Felice Rome
Center in Rome, Italy. During this time she developed and implemented a
complete advancement program for the center. Elaine’s career in the nonprofit
sector began in arts administration. She served as the Executive Director of
the Brickton Art Center, also in the Chicago area.
Elaine earned her B.A. in both art history and fine art from
DePaul University, and earned her Masters of Nonprofit Administration at North
Park University. In between degrees, she lived in Florence, Italy where
she completed a post baccalaureate program in fine art.
For more information about
volunteer and philanthropic opportunities at CDS, please contact Elaine Kreuz
at 828-210-9153. For more information
about Carolina Day School, its pre-kindergarten through twelve independent day
school program, call 828-274-0757 or visit carolinaday.org.
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