Douglas D. Mason

Douglas D. Mason has over 20 years of experience in institutional advancement. He joined Gonser Gerber Tinker Stuhr in 1992 and became a partner in 1995. He provides consulting services in the areas of annual, capital, endowment and planned-giving programs, strategic planning, Board development, admissions, financial aid, public relations, and integrated marketing. His clients have included colleges, universities, hospitals, independent and Catholic schools, associations, and social service organizations. He frequently facilitates and speaks to governing Boards and development professionals nationally.

Mr. Mason has a B.A. degree in music education from Wartburg College, a masters degree in Educational Administration, and an Education Specialist degree from Drake University. He is also a graduate of Harvard's Institute for Educational Management. Before joining Gonser Gerber Tinker Stuhr, he served as Vice President for Advancement, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students and as Director of Admissions during his tenure at his alma mater Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa. Under his leadership, Wartburg College gift income doubled, an ongoing program of major gifts was established, an integrated marketing team was built, and enrollment grew by 35%.

An active speaker and lecturer, Mr. Mason has been on programs for the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE). He has been an adjunct faculty member of the Philanthropy and Development master’s program of St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, Minnesota. Mr. Mason is a member of ALDE, CASE, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).