Philanthropy

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On July 15, 2024, the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry welcomed senior fundraising professional Eric Dumbleton as its new associate dean for development. In his leadership role, Dumbleton serves on the Dean’s Cabinet, oversees the development team and spearheads efforts to expand the philanthropic impact on the school’s people and programs.

Dumbleton brings to the Dugoni School of Dentistry nearly three decades of experience in higher education administration, including more than 17 years in development and fundraising in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Most recently, he served as chief development officer at University of California Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) where he established a high-performing and dynamic development operation. Prior to that, Dumbleton was the senior associate athletic director for development at University of San Francisco and previously served as the capital campaign director at St. Anthony Foundation.

Dumbleton earned his undergraduate degree from College of William & Mary in Virginia where he was a Division I soccer student-athlete. He later earned a master’s degree in business administration from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed the Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Institute for Educational Management program in 2016.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Dugoni School family,” he said. “It’s inspiring to see the passion and love people have for the school and to know the impact it is having on the lives of so many. I’m excited to help lead the Dugoni School to even greater heights through thoughtful engagement and philanthropy.”

Dumbleton works closely with faculty, staff, alumni and other supporters in the community, as well as with the Dugoni School Foundation board members who help the school secure resources to realize its vision, purpose and goals.

“We look forward to Eric’s leadership in spearheading philanthropic initiatives and collaborations that will allow us to grow as the best oral health education program in the world,” said Dr. Nader A. Nadershahi ’94, dean and vice provost.

To learn more about the student scholarships, faculty research, new facilities and priority programs that philanthropic support helps fund, including access to care for underserved patients through the school’s clinical services and community outreach, contact Eric Dumbleton at (415) 596-3280 or edumbleton@pacific.edu.