Joseph Agosta

Associate Director of Development

East Lansing, US.

About

Associate Director of Development at Michigan State University’s James Madison College, leading fundraising and alumni engagement to support scholarships, faculty research, experiential learning, and program priorities. JMC alum (IR ’22) with prior stewardship experience at University of Michigan LSA and corporate philanthropy exposure at Jackson National Life.

Work

Michigan State University – James Madison College

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Associate Director of Development

East Lansing, Michigan, US

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Summary

Leads James Madison College’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts to support scholarships, faculty research, experiential learning, and programmatic priorities.

Highlights

Joined JMC as Associate Director of Development in February 2025 ([jmc.msu.edu](https://jmc.msu.edu/alumni-giving/giving/development-staff?utm_source=openai))

Key point of contact for giving campaigns including Give Green Day, Experiential Learning Fund, and Hoekstra Endowment initiatives ([buttondown.com](https://buttondown.com/jmc-alumni/archive/we-met-our-goal-added-a-new-one/?utm_source=openai))

Promoted philanthropic messaging during institutional budget constraints to rally donor support ([jmc.msu.edu](https://jmc.msu.edu/news/2025/07/dean-note-summer-2025?utm_source=openai))

University of Michigan – College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

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Stewardship Officer

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

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Summary

Managed stewardship for major donors and contributed to cross-campus development initiatives.

Highlights

Managed strategies for donor stewardship and retention at U-M LSA ([jmc.msu.edu](https://jmc.msu.edu/alumni-giving/giving/development-staff?utm_source=openai))

Jackson National Life Insurance Company

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Corporate Philanthropy Intern

Lansing, Michigan, US

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Summary

Supported corporate philanthropy and nonprofit engagement initiatives.

Highlights

Gained experience in corporate philanthropy through internship at Jackson ([jmc.msu.edu](https://jmc.msu.edu/alumni-giving/giving/development-staff?utm_source=openai))

Education

Indiana University – Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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Postgraduate (expected) Management

Michigan State University – James Madison College

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
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Bachelor’s International Relations

Skills

Fundraising & Development

campaign fundraising, major giving, donor engagement, annual giving.

Stewardship & Donor Relations

stewardship, cultivation, relationship development.

Project & Program Management

project management, event planning, budget management.

Data & Analytics

analytical skills, data research, data entry, Microsoft Excel.

Communication & Public Relations

public relations, public policy, interpersonal skills, leadership.