Ann Paton, a former vice president at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, has been named director of development at the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, which champions the restoration and preservation of the greater ecosystem of Florida’s historic River of Grass.
The announcement was made by Nancy Marshall, Foundation president.
“Ann Paton comes to the Marshall Foundation as a seasoned fundraiser and administrator with substantial experience in creating and sustaining strong community relationships that generate committed stakeholders,” said Ms. Marshall. “In fact, her career as a successful fundraiser includes serving as vice president of advancement at Barry University for six years, 2005-2011.”
Paton actually brings a 20-plus year background in higher education fundraising. She began in the early 1990s by managing annual fund and alumni relations programs for Dartmouth Medical School, and then moved to Brown University School of Medicine to run a successful $70-million capital campaign.
In 2004, Frank Brogan, then president of FAU, chose Paton as vice president for institutional advancement. According to Brogan, who is currently chancellor of the State University of Florida, “Ann Paton and the Marshall Foundation is an excellent match. Her wealth of fundraising experience and knowledge of South Florida’s extended community will help the Foundation expand its visibility and garner new financial support to grow their Everglades education, restoration and protection programs.”
In her new position, Paton is responsible for all of the Marshall Foundation’s fundraising efforts, such as securing gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources, as well as long-term development campaigns and various special events.