Interim President of The University of Toledo Foundation
Derek Groves
Derek Groves serves as the Interim President of The University of Toledo Foundation,
bringing over fifteen years of leadership experience in both educational and healthcare
foundations. With a proven track record of advancing organizational missions, he excels
in effective operational practices, philanthropic initiatives and harnessing the impact
of volunteers.
His extensive career includes significant roles such as president and chief development
officer of the Essentia Health Foundation, chief operating officer at The University
of Toledo Foundation and senior vice president of a nonprofit hospice and palliative
care agency.
Groves holds a Ph.D. from Concordia University Chicago and has cultivated a wealth
of practical experience as a dedicated fundraising practitioner and organizational
development expert. His commitment to driving transformative change within higher
education and healthcare is evident through his successful implementation of innovative
strategies that promote philanthropy and community engagement. Groves is dedicated
to enhancing the impact of The University of Toledo Foundation and fostering a culture
of collaboration and support within the University community.