CCCU Names Andrea Thies as Vice President for Advancement

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, the leading voice of Christian higher education, today announced that Andrea Thies has been named vice president for advancement.

Thies was previously the vice president of advancement and admissions at Warner University, where she led the advancement and marketing teams in donor engagement and financial gifts. Her expertise led to $40 million in gift revenue for the university and record numbers in new student enrollment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Andrea Thies to our team,” said CCCU President David Hoag. “With over 20 years of experience in Christian higher education and a proven track record in successful recruitment and fundraising, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to advance our mission. Her commitment to cultivating relationships and inspiring generosity will be instrumental as we seek to empower the next generation of leaders in Christian higher education.”

Thies holds an MBA from Greenville University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and psychology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUE).

“I am honored to join the CCCU as vice president for advancement and look forward to connecting and building relationships with our members, donors and friends to advance Christ-centered higher education,” Thies said. “Together, through God’s guidance, we will make a lasting impact on the future of Christian higher education.”

Prior to Warner University, Thies served as the director of development and donor relations at Greenville University. 

All media inquiries should be directed to Dr. Amanda Staggenborg, Chief Communications Officer, at astaggenborg@cccu.org. 

About the CCCU 

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association of more than 185 Christian institutions around the world. Since 1976, the CCCU has served as the leading voice of Christian higher education. With campuses across the globe, including more than 150 in the U.S. and Canada and more than 30 from an additional 19 countries, CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.  

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