Kathy Carver, Director of Development
Kathleen “Kathy” Carver joined Bethlehem University Foundation in 2022 and serves as the Director of Development. She is highly committed to excellence, integrity, innovation, and Catholic values.
Most recently, she was the Director of Institutional Advancement for the Saint Luke’s Institute where she secured a $500,000 gift from a private family foundation and lead the restructuring of the Advancement department. Dr. Joseph Bock, Executive Director of Bethlehem University Foundation, while reflecting on Kathy’s new appointment, said: “The Foundation is delighted to welcome such a polished and accomplished professional as Kathy to our team. We look forward to the future as I am confident Kathy will lead our development team to successfully secure new gifts and opportunities!”
Kathy’s other experience includes securing a $200,000 grant for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, leading a four-year long strategic planning process, and developing over 75 revenue-producing educational books, adult guides, medals, patches, and awards. She has also participated in various service trips including a trip to World Youth Day in 2016 and to Rwanda for the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide.
Kathy has been married to her husband Bruce Baumgarten for over 35 years and they are the proud parents of their adult daughter, Christine. They currently reside in Laurel, Maryland.