On March 6, 2023, Julie Kaplan will join the College of Public Health as the senior director of development. In her new role, Kaplan will develop fundraising priorities and strategies; lead campaign strategy for University fundraising initiatives; and oversee the stewardship of donors and prospects.
During her career in philanthropy, Kaplan has worked with individuals, corporations, and foundations across major gifts, direct mail, sponsorship programs, and special events. She comes to the College from The Army Historical Foundation, where she served as the Vice President of Major Gifts and helped support a $250M Capital Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army.
As Washington, D.C. native, Kaplan is excited to support Virginia’s largest and growing public educational institution. She is particularly interested in supporting Mason student success and working closely with College alumni and members of the College advisory boards to achieve Mason’s philanthropic priorities.
An avid traveler, Kaplan has visited over 40 countries and spent 5 years living overseas in Asia and Europe with her husband, two daughters, son, 2 cats, and dog. Kaplan is a graduate of Lafayette College, where she has a BA in International Affairs.