Brighton Resident Named RIT’s Associate Vice President for Development

Rochester Institute of Technology has appointed Craig Smith as associate vice president of development and alumni relations. He will lead RIT’s development staff in major gifts, and corporate and foundation relations.

Smith previously served as senior consultant with John Brown Limited Inc., a national firm offering comprehensive consulting services for non-profits. His focus included major and planned giving aspects of development, both in the conception and execution of comprehensive campaigns. He also provided coaching services to his clients’ development officers.

Prior to that experience, he spent 12 years with the University of Rochester, most recently as associate vice president for medical center development. During that time, he led a campaign that raised $140 million for the UR Medical Center, totaling 136 percent of its goal.

Smith credits his new colleagues for last year’s successful completion to the Campaign for RIT, which raised more than $309 million. “It’s a privilege to be part of this team for philanthropy at RIT, a group whose valuable experience and talents will help RIT move to even higher levels under a new president,” he states.

Smith’s other professional experience includes director of development positions with the Center for Governmental Research and Southern Vermont College. He earned a bachelor’s degree at St. Lawrence University.

Smith is a resident of Brighton, N.Y.