08/28/2026
⭐Meet the Staff ⭐
We are thrilled to introduce another new team member, Clayton Neighbors!
Clayton is the Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer. In this role, he will support the development and management of institutional fundraising efforts with corporations, private foundations and government funding sources. He has 10 years of experience in nonprofit development, institutional philanthropy, fundraising strategy and organizational advancement. He’s held fundraising and capacity-building roles with organizations including Forefront, Arabella Advisors, Vivent Health and Global Impact.
He is looking forward to bring his experience in corporate and foundation relations, grant development and fundraising strategy to Elmhurst while learning more about higher education advancement. He is very excited to meet students and build strong relationships with colleagues and donors while helping advance the University’s mission and long-term goals.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors – biking, hiking, swimming or playing tennis. He also enjoys reading, trying new recipes and taking care of his growing collection of plants. 🚲🎾📚👨🏽🍳🌿
Welcome to Elmhurst, Clayton! We are very excited to have you a part of our team!🥳🙌
