The University of Arkansas on Tuesday named Mark Power vice chancellor for University Advancement.
Power has worked for the UA for more than 15 years. He spent three and a half years as associate vice chancellor of University Development and has been interim vice chancellor for University Advancement since August, following the resignation of Chris Wyrick.
“Over the past year, I’ve come to know Mark as an effective leader, manager and fundraiser within the Advancement Division, having been a part of the university’s fundraising success since 2001,” UA Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz said in a news release. “He has successfully cultivated hundreds of friends and volunteers, raised millions of dollars in private gift support, and developed a highly functioning staff during his time with the university.”
Power joined the university in 2001 as the director of development in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The UA said he was a key part of the Campaign for the Twenty-First Century, which raised more than $1 billion. He was promoted to executive director of development in 2007, and in 2009, became the executive director for development and principal gifts. Power was named assistant vice chancellor for development in 2011.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead University Advancement, especially at such an important time in the university’s history,” Power said. “I’m also very thankful for the trust and support of Chancellor Steinmetz. I have the privilege of working every day alongside an outstanding team of professionals and with amazing students, faculty, alumni and benefactors of the university. I look forward to enhancing those relationships as we continue to work to implement the guiding priorities for our campus, advance Campaign Arkansas and strengthen the University of Arkansas.”
Arkansas Business named Power to its “40 Under 40” list of rising young professionals in the state. He was recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Arkansas Chapter in 2011 as the area’s most outstanding fundraising executive.