Kimberly Shaff
Executive Director of Foundations and Community Relations
Department: Administration
Office: CC-285
Phone: 651-450-3512
E-mail: KShaff@inverhills.edu
Bio
Kim is the Executive Director of Foundations and Community Relations for Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College. As director Kim leads fundraising efforts for both foundations, and provides support for students and the colleges through strategic partnerships with community members and organizations.
Kim has spent her career in nonprofits fundraising, facilitating partnerships, creating programs, working to change systems, and advocating for people who need a little extra support to reach their goals. She sees her work with the foundation as a continuation of serving the community through building mutually beneficial partnerships with individuals and organization to create a state-of-the-art education experience for students which includes assisting students in overcoming financial obstacles to reach their career goals.
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Family Ecology -
University Of Utah
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) -
Majors: Human development and Family Studies -
University Of Utah
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) -
Majors: Psychology, Sociology -
University Of Utah
Elsbeth Howe
Foundation Development Director
Department: Foundation
Office: CC-281
Phone: 651-450-3407
E-mail: EHowe@inverhills.edu
Bio
Elsbeth serves as Development Director at the Inver Hills Community College Foundation. She is responsible for fundraising, grant writing, event planning, the alumni association and scholarship administration at Inver Hills Community College. Elsbeth believes that everyone should have access to an affordable college education and that Inver Hills Community College transforms, inspires and empowers students. She develops relationships with alumni and community members that create meaningful and rewarding engagement at the college.
Before Inver Hills, Elsbeth served as Executive Director at Students United, an advocacy and scholarship nonprofit organization for Minnesota state university students. The majority of her career has been in higher education, and her positions have included lobbyist, instructor and student senate advisor. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in philanthropic studies from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Education Credentials:
Juris Doctor Degree (JD) -
Majors: Law -
University Of Iowa College of Law
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: History, Political Science -
Drake University
Michelle Kleeberger
Foundation Accountant
Department: Foundation
Office: CC-280
Phone: 651-450-3643
E-mail: michelle.kleeberger@inverhills.edu
