Richard W. Trollinger
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Education
MEd: Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University
MA: Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
PhD: Educational Policy Studies, Indianan University
Expertise
Fund raising at colleges and universities — The concept of philanthropy — Strategic planning — Fund-raising trends — Fund-raising campaigns; A veteran of 39 years in higher education, including appointments in admissions, alumni affairs and development; Director of successful capital campaigns at Centre, Emory and Henry College; Research interests: the history of philanthropy and the role of philanthropy in shaping the American system of higher education.
Biography
Richard Trollinger, who joined Centre in 1994, has more than thirty years of experience in college advancement work. Having retired in 2016 after more than two decades as the College’s chief development officer, he now serves in a part-time capacity as senior philanthropy advisor.
He holds a M.Ed. degree from Vanderbilt University in higher education administration and an M.A. degree from Indiana University in philanthropic studies, and a Ph D. in educational policy studies. He and his wife, Patsi, have twin daughters, Mary and Elizabeth.