Audrey Kintzi, M.S., ACFRE
Vice President | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN, UNITED STATES
Kintzi is a dynamic development professional & instructor/presenter with over 30 years of experience in higher education & nonprofit sector.
Biography
Kintzi has served as vice president of Advancement and Communication at Saint Mary’s University since 2012 and formerly served Saint Mary’s as senior development director. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member for the university’s Masters in Philanthropy and Development Program.
Before joining Saint Mary’s, she served the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter, as the executive vice president of development. She has worked with some of the nation's leading nonprofit organization's including the American Red Cross, the Girl Scouts, and the American Cancer Society.
A 1983 graduate of Mankato State University, she obtained the designation of CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) in 1991. In October of 2004, she obtained the highly esteemed ACFRE (Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive) credential. This advanced fundraising credential has been conferred on fewer than 100 people internationally. Kintzi is also a past president of the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
She and her husband Ron have two children, Nathan and Amanda. They are active volunteers with their church and a number of nonprofit organizations including the Girl Scouts, the Arthritis Foundation, and Gilda’s Club in the Twin Cities.
Areas of Expertise (6)
Ethics
Working with Boards and Volunteers
Development Planning
Development
Major Gifts
Authentic Leadership
Education (2)
Minnesota State University, Mankato: M.S., Continuing Studies, Business/Comm 1994
Minnesota State University, Mankato: B.A., Science, Mass Communications - Public Relations 1983
Links (1)
Recent Media Appearances (5)
Brother William Hall now open to Saint Mary's students; dedication set for Friday in Winona
Winona Daily News online
2019-09-30
The new residence hall’s location “really (invites) students to think about where they are and how fortunate they are to be in the city of Winona and have this amazing view of the city,” Audrey Kintzi, vice president of advancement and communication at SMU, said.
Author and Political Commentator Cokie Roberts to Give Keynote Address at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's 2019 Hendrickson Forum
Markets Insider online
2019-03-07
"At the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership, we strive to encourage leaders with the tools to become creative, ethical, and globally oriented," says Audrey Kintzi, Saint Mary's vice president for Advancement and Communication, who leads the Hendrickson Forum. "With her business acumen, historical knowledge, global travels, and experience serving on many important nonprofit boards, Cokie Roberts is well-positioned to share first-hand insights on inspirational programs that are making the world a better place and how they can weave their way into our everyday lives and policies."
Your Philanthropy Career: How to Manage Up for Fundraising Success
Inside Philanthropy online
2018-07-11
Another misperception is that fundraisers and other officials, by doing a good job of managing up, can control their chief executive, board members and other superiors. But managing up is sometimes difficult or even impossible, says Audrey Kintzi, vice president for development at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. It also requires constant diplomacy. “Managing up falls apart if you make people feel stupid,” she says. “You cannot take the stance of imparting wisdom or having information they don’t have in a way that is embarrassing to them.”
Ilitch 2014 med school gift tied to one doctor
Detroit Free Press online
2016-09-17
“There was a day when a benefactor would give us a dollar and say use it for the good of the university,” said Audrey Kintzi, vice president for development and alumni relations at St. Mary's University of Minnesota and a member of the board of directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. “Now they want to give their gifts where they can see impact. That’s not a bad thing.”
Gostomskis to be honored at SMU at gala
Winona Daily News online
2013-06-20
Audrey Kintzi, SMU’s vice president for development, said she first encountered the Gostomski name when she was given a tour of campus when she started as a faculty member. The thing she found most remarkable about the tour was how it focused not on the buildings, but on the people who have made SMU possible.
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