Clare Buttry

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Education

M.A. Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of Chicago (2008)

B.A. International/Global Studies, Colorado State University (2007)

On Being a Bear

Clare first joined the team as Senior Director of Annual Giving in 2018 and then assumed oversight of UNC's integrated advancement services and annual giving teams in 2020. Clare is a seasoned advancement professional with strong experience in annual giving, donor data segmentation and strategy, advancement communication, and project management - the perfect mix of experience to serve as UNC's Executive Director of Advancement Operations. Beyond UNC, Clare's experience extends to progressive levels of responsibility at large private and public universities.

Sit down with Clare and you'll enjoy an interesting conversation that may touch on any number of current events and cultural references, as she shares her deep appreciation and understanding of the role of higher education in our society.