Colleen Schulman, CFRE (’07)

Colleen Schulman, CFRE (MET ’07) is a seasoned fundraiser with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has served as Chief Philanthropy Officer at PBS KVIE since February 2020. Previously, Colleen was the Director of Development for di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art. Schulman’s fundraising career also includes roles as the annual and special giving manager for the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis, director of Development for the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis and development officer and function manager for the Concord Museum in Concord, Mass. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in art history and classics from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Colleen earned her Master of Science in Arts Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management from Boston University. She currently serves on the board of directors for Arts Council Napa Valley.

I would not be where I am today without the graduate program in Arts Administration at Boston University. I chose this program because the classes are taught by active arts professionals. The part-time evening schedule was an added bonus, enabling me to get started with a full-time position in the field. The Arts Administration program not only trained me for success, but also expanded my worldview, tested my critical thinking, and encouraged creative problem-solving. These skills have been critically important in my career. I owe much to the faculty at Boston University, and am grateful for the support network of program alumni.