Holly Drummond has been appointed the Director of Major Gifts at the University of the Virgin Islands. Ms. Drummond, whose office is located on St. Croix, reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement Joseph Boschulte.

In her new position, Ms. Drummond will spearhead the University's planned giving program, allowing alumni and friends of the University to gift assets such as property, insurance and investments to UVI and provide assistance in the tax benefits associated with planned giving.

"I am happy to be a part of the University team and am looking forward to raising awareness of and enthusiasm for the University throughout the territory, as well as the U.S. mainland," she said.

Ms. Drummond brings professional expertise in the fundraising arena, having most recently raised $1.5 million in support of sponsorships and major gifts for a Florida children's hospital. Ms. Drummond, a trained grants writer, has completed the Grantsmanship Center Training Program in addition to several proposal writing seminars.

A trained educator and alumna of Indiana University, Ms. Drummond holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University.

Ms. Drummond can be reached by dialing 340-692-4231 or by e-mail at hdrummo@uvi.edu.