Experienced advancement leader Benjamin
Carter joining the team
CONWAY, Arkansas (July 15,
2024)—Hendrix College has named Benjamin K. Carter as its Assistant Vice
President for Advancement, effective August 5, 2024.
“We are thrilled to have Ben
joining the Hendrix community,” said Hendrix Vice President for Advancement Dr.
Meredith Brunen. “With a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic
support, as well as building and strengthening relationships with key
constituents, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will benefit
Hendrix for years to come.”
In this role, Carter will provide
strategic leadership focused on advancing the philanthropic culture of Hendrix
College through coordinated development, engagement, and strategic initiatives.
Additionally, he will serve as a thought partner to Brunen and Hendrix President
Karen Petersen, helping to strengthen the College and position it for growth
and success well into the future.
“I am excited to join
Hendrix, a college with a rich history and stellar reputation, and outstanding
faculty, staff, students, and alumni,” Carter said. “I am passionate about
philanthropy and eager to engage with the Hendrix community to create opportunities
for students and the school. Under the leadership of President Petersen and
Vice President Brunen, I look forward to building upon the strengths of Hendrix
College.”
Carter comes to the
Hendrix community from the University of Arkansas, where he has served in a
series of development roles since 2004, consistently exceeding fundraising
goals in each of them. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Director
of Development in the Division of Student Affairs, a role he’s been in since
2019.
As a dedicated
practitioner in his field, Carter is an active member of key professional and
service organizations, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals
(AFP), where he has served as a board member and chaired the membership
committee; the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE); Rotary
International; and the board of Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center, which received
the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award while he was serving
as chair in 2023.
An Arkansas native, Carter
attended the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
history. He and his wife, Jana, are parents of Carl, Matthew, and Ava.
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix
College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change
the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s leading
liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and
career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The Hendrix College
Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has been affiliated
with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement
that links the classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity,
inclusion, justice, and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires
students to lead lives of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of Purpose