Jerry Henley of Alpine, Utah, has accepted the position of associate vice president
of major gifts and development at Utah Valley University. He will begin his duties
on Nov. 7, 2018.
Prior to UVU, Henley founded and was managing Rubicon Capital Consultants, a venture
capital consulting firm that focused on technology, manufacturing, and medical products
companies. Henley’s development experience includes the president’s office of Brigham
Young University, serving as associate director of development where he interfaced
with the university’s largest donors, and helped lead and manage BYU’s team of development
professionals.
“Jerry comes to UVU with strong and proven leadership and development experience,”
said Scott Cooksey, UVU’s vice president for development and alumni relations. “He
is a perfect fit for the university and joins us at a perfect time. Jerry will be
an important part of our future efforts to support and build UVU.”
In his new role, Henley will lead the university’s major gifts team and work closely
with the deans, faculty, staff, and external constituents to secure charitable gifts
for the school. He will develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies
for the university’s colleges, schools, and programs.
“Philanthropic gifts are vital in keeping up with the phenomenal growth UVU is experiencing
and in helping our students succeed,” said Cooksey. “Student success is what we’re
about, and the support of donors is critical to accomplishing this goal.”
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About Utah Valley University
At 39,931 students and growing, Utah Valley University is the largest public university
in the state of Utah, and one of a few in the nation offering a dual-mission model
that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the
openness and vocational programs of a community college. UVU’s unique model, which
focuses on student success, engaged learning, rigorous academic programs, and faculty-mentored
research, is transforming higher education by making it more affordable and accessible
to students of all backgrounds.