Margaret (Maggie) Long has been named Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Athletics Development at Rutgers University. The announcement was made by the Rutgers Foundation and Rutgers Athletics.
Kimberly A. Hopely, President of the Rutgers Foundation, stated, “This is a homecoming for Maggie. She held key roles on the athletic development team prior to her role as Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships and Annual Giving at the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation.”
Keli Zinn, Director of Athletics, added, “Her drive and belief in the mission of Rutgers University are evident, and as we move into this next chapter for Rutgers Athletics, Maggie will be key to securing the philanthropic resources to support a winning culture, both competitively and in the classroom.”
Long expressed her enthusiasm about returning to Rutgers: “I’m deeply honored and genuinely thrilled to join Rutgers University and the Rutgers Athletic Department as the new Vice President & Chief Development Officer. Returning to the Banks feels like coming home, and my family and I are so grateful to be part of a community that means so much to so many. I’m incredibly thankful to Director of Athletics Keli Zinn and Foundation President Kimberly Hopely for their leadership and trust. The energy and vision surrounding Rutgers Athletics are inspiring, and I can’t wait to get started and help build on the incredible momentum of our Scarlet Knights.”
In her new position, Long will focus on raising funds for the Athletic Excellence Fund. This initiative aims to provide direct support to student-athletes at Rutgers. Recent changes due to an NCAA settlement now allow such direct funding. Alongside efforts related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and ongoing athletic scholarships, these resources are intended to help Rutgers remain competitive within collegiate athletics.
Long holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from William and Mary University and a Master’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communications from Monmouth University. Her career has included significant roles supporting athletics development in New Jersey.
Rutgers Athletics oversees 24 varsity sports with more than 730 student-athletes as part of the Big Ten Conference under NCAA governance. The university is recognized as one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States.
