Deb Bacon
Senior Advisor for Philanthropic Policy
Biography
I grew up in Exeter and have always lived in the Seacoast area. In 1983, I joined the Academy in the Annual Giving Office. Over the years, I continued fundraising for Exeter in both the Capital Giving and Planned Giving offices. From 1998 through 2019 I served as director of Advancement Operations. In 2019, I was assigned to my current position in Donor Relations, where I serve as a member of the donor relations and stewardship team. I work closely with internal legal counsel and colleagues in Finance, Advancement Services, and Communications to develop policies and procedural documentation that provide guidance for the Institutional Advancement staff. I also oversee compliance with internal procedures, audit requirements, Federal regulations, and industry standards.