Our World is Desperate for Christ-glorifying Leaders
We believe today’s student should have access to an exceptional academic experience that enriches the spirit of tomorrow’s leader. The Jessup Fund enables student accessibility, academic excellence in the classroom and a vibrant campus life that promotes Christ-likeness in character and relationship.
In partnership with the Church, Jessup is training and equipping thriving leaders for service in ministry, education, government, business, science, and the arts. The genesis of our students’ cultural influence starts here.
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Gift (grant) made in memorial (or title) to support general student educational expenses; can be awarded on the basis of academic, need or other defined requests. Named scholarships provide additional educational opportunities to students who demonstrate merit and/or need based upon the donors defined requirements in pursuit of a Christ-centered higher education.
Most companies require the employee to complete a Matching Gift Form (available from your HR department). A few companies allow employees to phone in a matching gift request or submit it online. If your company requires a form, complete your portion and send it to WJU and we’ll do the rest on your behalf. For more information, please call (916) 577-1800.
Endowed Scholarship funds may be named for or after the donor or in memorial of a friend or relative of your choice. A gift to an endowment fund is significant and perpetual for the carefully selected men and women of WJU. An endowed scholarship may be established through a generous gift of $25,000 or more.
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Office of Advancement
Tom Sasser
Chief Advancement Officer
tsasser@jessup.edu
(916) 577-1801
Tom has been leading individuals and organizations toward realizing their maximum potential for decades. His experience in business, the local church and the nonprofit sectors have positioned him well to serve to advance the mission of William Jessup University. He is passionate about “keeping the promise” to constituents and believes that excellence is ones greatest means of demonstrating the veracity of the life and message of Jesus Christ.
David Pineschi, MBA
Senior Director of Advancement
dpineschi@jessup.edu
(916) 577-1809
David Pineschi has been working in the Christian Higher education industry for the past ten years. His passion for Christian Higher Education intensified while attending Hope International University where he obtained an MBA in Nonprofit Management.
Ed Kaczmarek
University Advancement Officer
ekaczmarek@jessup.edu
(559) 355-7243
Ed Kaczmarek serves WJU in the role of University Advancement Officer. Ed came to us after 13 years as Executive Director of Youth For Christ in the Fresno area. Ed’s passion is to see lives changed by the power of the Gospel. With more than 25 years of experience serving in various capacities in a variety of para-church Christian ministries (camps, youth ministry, Christian education), he recognizes the importance of building up Christian leaders in order to impact our world for Christ.
Jim Jessup
Director of Church Relations
jjessup@jessup.edu
Jim Jessup is the grandson of William Jessup. Jim graduated from San Jose Bible College (now WJU) and was ordained into pastoral ministry in 1987. He received his master’s degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary in Illinois in 1991. He served as a pastor for 11 years and since 2003 he has been the Director of Church Relations for William Jessup University.
