“I get to improve the University that I love so much, and meet such wonderful people along the way.” -- Corrie Moore

As the development director for the School of Journalism, Corrie Moore spends most of her time traveling across the country to meet with Journalism alumni and asking them to support their school. 

“Most alumni agree they received an excellent education from the J-School.  They feel their success is attributed to that education, and usually want to give back in some way,” said Moore.

After graduating from the J-School in 1998, Moore decided to move to New York City to experience a different kind of life.  “New York is pretty much the polar opposite of Kansas, I was 22 years old, so I went for the extreme culture shock.” 

Moore worked in the editorial department for a small Internet company before she began fundraising for a hospital in New York City.  “I was looking for a career change, and thought I would get a lot more satisfaction out of working in the non-profit industry.” 

Six years later and longing for the heart of the Midwest, Moore headed back home to Kansas with three years of fundraising experience under her belt and ready to give back to her alma mater.  KU Endowment Association seemed liked the logical next step.  “I love fundraising, and I love KU.  I get to improve the University that I love so much, and meet such wonderful people along the way.”

Moore thinks fondly of her former days as a J-School student, and she couldn’t be happier roaming the halls of Stauffer-Flint once more.  She smiles when she passes her former professors in the hall.

“I think the best thing that sets the J-School a part from other schools is the connections students establish with their professors," said Moore. "There are many alums who still keep in contact with former professors, and I think that’s a wonderful testament to the J-School.”