Welcome Dave Rosselli, Vice President for University Development

Rosselli’s experience includes more than two decades of demonstrated leadership, strategic planning and execution of development-related activities at both public and private institutions, including the University of Southern California, University of the Pacific, University of California, Berkeley and Santa Clara University.

“Dave Rosselli brings to Baylor exceptional credentials in the area of university philanthropy, as well as a deep understanding of Baylor’s global mission and Pro Futuris vision,” Baylor President and Chancellor Ken Starr said. “Philanthropy is vital to Baylor’s continued ability to achieve its mission as a national research university that unapologetically embraces its Christian identity. We are delighted that Dave answered the call to come to Baylor and lead the university’s strategic development initiatives into the future.”

Since 2011, Rosselli has managed the development operations and staff for the University of Southern California’s advancement office in San Francisco, including coordinating all of the university’s activities in that part of the state, major and principal gifts, events and programs. He was the architect of the university’s Northern California strategic vision in support of their $6 billion campaign.

At Baylor, Rosselli will lead a 70-member development staff that has cultivated a legacy of record success. From February 2012 through February 2014, University Development achieved the most successful two-year period of fundraising in Baylor history by raising $345.3 million.

Rosselli will step into his role in the midst of the second phase of “From Here We Build,” a five-year development campaign to raise $320 million in support of student scholarships and faculty, student life enhancements, academic and program development and capital projects.

“I am very excited about joining the Baylor family during this transformational time in history for this great university,” Rosselli said. “My wife, Christine, and I have sensed a profound calling to join Baylor and help lead the institution into this next era of excellence. I am honored to be given this opportunity to work closely with President Starr and the Executive Council, as well as the privilege to work alongside a seasoned development staff, which has been doing very impressive work. I look forward to being part of the dedicated mission of integrating academic excellence and the Christian faith.”

Rosselli is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in 1985 and a master’s degree in educational psychology in 1989.