Mary-Kay Boler is Director of Development at Kennesaw University and a Certified Fundraising Executive who is passionate about high quality education for all.

Mary-Kay has over 25 years of experience in economic, community, and business development, adept in community leadership, fundraising, and coalition building. A strategic thinker with exceptional implementation and project management skills, she is an expert on the growth of nonprofit initiatives, educational programs, and emerging businesses.

Among Mary-Kay’s specialties: fundraising, grant writing, donor and corporate relations, nonprofit organization management, business and strategic planning, starting and expanding ventures, financial analysis and budgeting, performance analysis and benchmarking, market research, and marketing strategies.