Jon Enslin
Vice President for College Advancement
- Phone: 309-794-7228
- Email: jonenslin@augustana.edu
- Office: Sorensen Hall - Office of Advancement
Jon Enslin serves as the vice president for college advancement at Augustana College. Previously, he was vice president for college advancement at St. Norbert College, where he successfully led the "Support What Matters," campaign, raising more than $125 million for the college's endowment and other campus priorities.
At Augustana, Enslin focuses on enhancing alumni and parent engagement and fostering donor relationships to support the college's mission of providing students with an education that prepares them for lives of leadership and service.
He is spearheading The Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy, which launched the Augustana Possible financial aid program thanks to a $40 million commitment from alumnus Murry Gerber. Augustana Possible meets 100% of demonstrated need for qualifying students, benefiting almost 340 students so far and inspiring additional donor support. He has been an active member of the Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE), a global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement.
"What drives me is knowing that our work connects passionate donors to opportunities that make a lasting impact on our students’ lives." — Jon Enslin
Recent initiatives:
- Endowment campaign
- Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy
- Augustana Possible meeting full demonstrated financial need for qualifying students
- Part of the team advising the president and administration on the budget regarding priorities, budget building and the allocation of resources
- Harold T. and Violet M. Jaeke Awards Committee, recognizing outstanding performance by members of Augustana’s faculty and staff
- 30+ years of higher education Advancement experience
- Augustana selects Jonathan Enslin as vice president for college advancement
More than a leader
A Wisconsin native, Jon Enslin is married to Kay, and the couple has three adult sons, Jacob, Samuel and Joseph. He enjoys walking his dogs, seeking out the perfect IPA, and hoping that the Green Bay Packers will soon get back to the Super Bowl. He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, and has served on the endowment committee of Crossways Camping Ministries.
Specializations: Advancement
Education
- B.A., Marquette University
- M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater