The New College Foundation has announced the appointment of two new directors of philanthropy, Declan J. Sheehy and Marcia Crawley. In their new positions, Sheehy and Crawley are responsible for creating and implementing engagement strategies for alumni and friends to secure resources for the college.

Most recently, Sheehy served as senior advancement officer at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Previously he was the associate director of development at The Ringling, and assistant director of the Smith Fund at Smith College.  Crawley most recently served as a consulting vice president with Grenzebach, Glier and Associates, a philanthropic consulting firm. She previously held leadership roles in development in the arts and higher education, including at Michigan State University.