RADNOR, Pa. – Cabrini University Vice President of Athletics and Student Engagement Kate Corcoran has announced the hiring of Anthony Giacometti as Cabrini's first Director of Athletics Development. 

Giacometti comes from West Chester University where he most recently served as Director of Development for the Athletics arm of the West Chester University Foundation. During his time at West Chester, he solicited over $1.6 million in cash, pledges and planned gifts for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics which was a 117 percent increase over the last three years. 
"We are excited to welcome Anthony to Cabrini University and Cavalier Athletics," said Corcoran. "This new position under Anthony's leadership will be working within the department to create a strategic fundraising plan which will allow us to enhance the student athlete experience."  

"As higher education and college athletics continues to face budgetary challenges, it is essential that we are proactive in generating alternative revenue streams to maintain high levels of success," Corcoran noted. 

He increased the overall athletic endowment at West Chester to over $4 million, with an additional $1 million in planned gifts and commitments. 

His fundraising skills were key in West Chester's facility enhancements, including upgrades to locker rooms for all 24 sports, Serpico Stadium, and the West Chester University Softball Field. 
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he maintained Athletic Corporate Partnerships and presented to NACMA and NACDA about keeping those partnerships during the pandemic. 
"The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is thrilled to partner with Anthony, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about fundraising in athletics," said Cabrini University Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations Laura Chisholm, EdD. 

"With his strong track record of success and commitment to our student-athletes, he will be a valuable asset to the campus community."

Giacometti also served in Athletic Development roles at Texas A&M Kingsville as well his alma mater, La Salle University. 
He is a 2011 graduate of La Salle with a degree in communications, before earning his Master's Degree in 2017 from Coker University in Athletic Administration.