Daina is responsible for the computer entry of pledges/gifts and receipting of gifts, and she coordinates corporate and matching gifts. She interacts with the Financial Services and Financial Aid offices as well as the Information Technology Services software development team.

Sarah provides administrative and project management support for programming and events related to donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and other aspects of development.

Along with her work at Luther, Sarah is an active member of New Minowa Players in Decorah, serves on the ICTA and Nordic Fest boards, and plays piano for area churches. Sarah graduated from Luther in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre.

Megan is a member of the annual giving team responsible for raising annual unrestricted and restricted gifts to the College. She plans, organizes, and implements the reunion giving program and campaigns, and personally manages the 40-year and 50-year reunion committees.

Megan is active in the Decorah community, serving on church and community boards and singing in the Decorah Chorale.

Nathan provides strategic oversight and management of the fundraising activities and teams within the development office, including annual giving, major and principal gifts, and legacy/gift planning. He travels nationwide to build relationships and invite gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the college. Together with Jeanie Lovell, he serves as co-director of campaigns.

Active in the community, Nathan serves as a committee member for the Winneshiek County Community Foundation, and is a board member of the Rotary Club of Decorah. Nathan graduated from Luther in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in music.

Chris directs development resources research and works to maintain accuracy in Luther’s donor records system. A trained attorney, she focuses especially on donor privacy and rights.

Shelley provides support for the daily administrative operations and programs in the development office and provides direct administrative support to the development directors and the Vice President for Development.

Shelley earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in 2005 and a Master of Public Administration in 2014 from Drake University. She appreciates spending quality time with her husband, Brad, and daughter, Holly. Shelley also enjoys attending and supporting the athletic and musical events at both Decorah High School and Luther College.

Jeanie oversees all aspects of corporate and foundation grant-seeking for Luther and works with faculty and staff to write proposals and secure funding for projects and initiatives of all kinds. Together with Nathan Ersig, she serves as co-director of Luther's comprehensive campaigns. Jeanie is also the founder and director of Women, Faith, and Finance, Luther’s collaborative women’s philanthropy initiative. She earned a master’s degree in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a bachelor’s degree in communication and English from Central College. Jeanie is an active member of AFP and ALDE and maintains certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Paul travels in Rochester and Southern Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, New Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest to build relationships and invite gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

Along with his work at Luther, Paul is a member of the Rotary Club of Decorah and a participant with the Decorah Chapter of 100 Men Who Care. He graduated from Luther in 1979 and received a Master of Science degree from Montana State University in 1980. Paul and his wife, Elise (Barton) Mullen '80, reside in Decorah.

Andrew manages Luther's major gift program and leads a team responsible for building relationships and inviting gifts to the College in support of institutional priorities and strategic initiatives. He travels and manages relationships with our alumni, parents, and friends in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, northern Minnesota, North Dakota, northern California, the Mid-Atlantic and New England.

Andrew graduated from Luther in 2014 and is currently a student in the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development MA program at the University of Northern Iowa.

Mary Lynn travels in central and southern Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, and southern California to build relationships and invite gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

Allie is a member of the annual giving team responsible for raising annual unrestricted and restricted gifts to the College. She manages the leadership annual giving program and supports reunion giving by managing the 10-year and 25-year reunion committees.

Allie is involved in the Decorah community as Vice President of the Northeast Iowa Montessori Board of Directors and as a violinist in the Oneota Valley Community Orchestra. Allie graduated from Boston College in 2009 and holds a Masters in Divinity from Boston University School of Theology. An ordained United Methodist minister, she regularly preaches at area churches.

Elijah supports the daily operations of the annual giving team in raising annual unrestricted and restricted gifts for the College. He manages a wide range of administrative operations including implementing, coordinating and monitoring annual giving mailings and projects, interacting with internal and external constituents, and managing budgets and data.

Kelly leads and manages the planned giving program and Luther's planned giving society, the Heritage Club. She works alongside the development team in building relationships and securing philanthropic support through bequest intentions, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other gift planning vehicles from alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

Kelly holds the Certified Gift Planning Associate (CGPA) and Certified Gift Planning Professional (CGPP) designations, and is an active member of the Minnesota Gift Planning Association, serving on the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access committee.

Samantha travels in northern Iowa, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Illinois, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida to build relationships and invite gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

Along with her work at Luther, Samantha is involved in the Decorah community serving on the Nordic Fest Board of Directors and is active in Decorah Rotary After Hours and 100 Women Who Care. Samantha graduated from Davidson College in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in English. Samantha resides in Decorah with her husband Daniel where they enjoy hiking and biking Decorah’s many outdoor trails.

Megan manages Luther's annual giving program that raises annual unrestricted and restricted gifts to the College. She leads a team responsible for increasing annual giving revenue and participation, broadening the base of support, managing volunteer and peer-to-peer engagement, and strengthening leadership gifts. In addition, Megan serves as the "gnome-in-chief" for Luther’s annual Giving Day.

Along with her work at Luther, Megan serves on the ArtHaus board of directors in Decorah and sings with the Decorah Chorale. Megan graduated from Luther in 2005 and also has a Masters in Arts and Cultural Management from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.