Mark Weinrich, formerly a planned giving officer in Special Development Programs, has been promoted to director of planned giving.
He succeeds Paul Schoon, who retired from that position after 18 years.
“We are fortunate to have Mark leading this important department within Alumni & Development Programs,” said David T. Blasingame, vice chancellor for alumni & development programs. “With his rich experience in planned giving and his established track record at Washington University, I expect a very smooth transition from the able leadership of Paul Schoon.
“The University owes Paul a debt of gratitude for his contributions to the success it is enjoying today.”
As the director of planned giving, Weinrich is responsible for overseeing the unit that assists donors in completing gifts through estates and life-income plans that provide income for life and tax benefits. His unit also serves as a resource for other development staff members assisting donors in completing gifts that may require special planning to complement their financial and philanthropic plans.
Weinrich joined the University in September 2002 after 19 years with The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, where he served in several positions in its planned giving office. In 2000, he became senior director of its World Mission Support, responsible for all aspects of fund-raising and the development and implementation of a $100 million, five-year campaign. Prior to his career in development, he was a teacher.
Weinrich earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Concordia University in Seward, Neb., and a master’s degree from Concordia University in River Forest, Ill. Among his professional associations are the National Committee on Planned Giving and the Association of Lutheran Development Executives.