Katie Fraumann

Katherine "Katie" Fraumann serves as the as senior vice president for the Division of Advancement and External Relations. A well-rounded fundraiser, Katie has more than 20 years of experience building large-scale international capital campaigns for academic and athletic programs in complex higher education institutions. 

Katie came to DePaul University from her alma mater, the University of Michigan, where she was responsible for raising $50 million in new gifts annually as Executive Associate Athletic Director for Development and Sport Administrator for Men’s Basketball. Her previous roles include leading fundraising efforts for the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the School of Public Health. She also raised more than $500 million for the “Victors for Michigan Campaign.”

At DePaul University, Fraumann leads all fundraising and alumni relations efforts, including the design and implementation of a major capital campaign that will lay the foundation for the university’s long-term success. A member of the president’s cabinet and key liaison to the Board of Trustees, Fraumann oversees annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, alumni relations, donor relations, parent engagement, advancement services, advancement communication, and special events. Fraumann also leads all fundraising efforts for DePaul Athletics. 

Katie’s dedication to service led her to co-found Women of Michigan Athletics Network (WOMAN). Recognizing the value of women in leadership positions, she launched the initiative to serve as a model of equity and inclusion. The program helps those seeking career advancement overcome barriers. Katie also served on the Michigan Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, as well as the Development Budget Planning Committee, and the University-wide Fundraising Collaboration and Prospect Coordination Committee. Katie currently sits on the Women Leaders in Sports National Executive Committee.

When not advocating for DePaul University, Ms. Fraumann can be found spending time with her family, watching sports of all kinds, going for walks with her dog, Scout, or organizing her impressive sneaker collection.