Wendy Parsons, CFRE
Wendy Parsons, CFRE
Vice President for Advancement
Wendy Parsons, is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) and serves as vice president for advancement at Holy Family University. She brings more than 25 years of experience leading fundraising and engagement efforts in higher education and health care.
Before joining Holy Family, Parsons served as vice president for advancement at Albright College, where she increased fundraising revenue by 40% over three years. She has also held senior advancement roles at Saint Joseph’s University, Monmouth University, and Fox Chase Cancer Center. At Saint Joseph’s, she led the major gifts team during the $152 million Faith and Strength to Dare Campaign.
At Holy Family, Parsons leads advancement strategy, donor relations, and alumni engagement. She works closely with University leadership and the Board of Trustees to cultivate philanthropic support and strengthen the University’s donor community.
Parsons earned her bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and holds a master’s degree from Stanford University.