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title: Welcome Al DeSimone to TW&B
description: Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt welcomes Al DeSimone to our team of adjunct consultants.
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# [Welcome Al DeSimone to TW&B](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/welcome-al-desimone)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt) | September 8, 2020

Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt is pleased to welcome [Al DeSimone](https://twbfundraising.com/about-twb/the-twb-team/al-desimone/) to the firm as the newest adjunct consultant to our growing national team. 

Al spent 35 years in the higher education sector at three private institutions – Illinois Institute of Technology, Augustana College, and Kalamazoo College. During this time, he participated in six comprehensive campaigns that collectively raised more than $600 million. Learn more about Al's career below. 

**What drew you to work in the nonprofit sector?**

Shortly after my graduation from Elmhurst College, I returned to my alma mater as an admission representative, a position I held for four years. Looking for something new, I decided to give the for-profit sector a try, and after three years, I determined this was not a good fit for me. My wife encouraged me to follow my heart and return to the not-for-profit sector and the rest, as they say, is history. I can honestly say my work over the past 35 years has been far more rewarding than anything I experienced during my brief but successful (as defined by the numbers) stint with a Fortune 500 company.

**What unique perspective do you bring to organizations?**

I know how to ask the right questions at the right time to get to the root of issues and solve problems within organizations. I have a deep knowledge of campaigns and how to balance these initiatives with strong annual fund programs. In recent years, I have enjoyed mentoring and coaching new CEOs and advancement professionals.

**List a few accomplishments of note in your career**.

My advancement career has played out at just three institutions of higher education, and I am proud of the deep and lasting relationships I have built with alumni, parents and friends of these institutions. Another source of pride is the six comprehensive campaigns I have participated in or led. Collectively, these campaigns raised more than $600 million. Even in campaign mode, we were able to reach the annual fund target 34 out of 35 years. Finally, I value the many opportunities I have had to help colleagues and friends grow as advancement professionals.

 

[Read Al's full bio here](https://twbfundraising.com/about-twb/the-twb-team/al-desimone/) or contact him about consulting services as [adesimone@twbfundraising.com](mailto:adesimone@twbfundraising.com). 

 

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