Jeff Roloff

Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations

Cornerstone University                             Mobile : (616) 485-8333
1001 E Beltline Ave NE                   Office: (616) 254-1654
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897          FAX: (616) 222-1414
(GRTS building, main floor)              E-mail: Jeffrey_l_roloff@cornerstone.edu

Roloff is in his second year with Cornerstone University. As associate vice president for advancement operations, Jeff is responsible for the day-to-day fundraising activities and processes of the office. He also assists donors with major gifts, estate planning gifts, and gifts that support the Cornerstone Student Fund. Roloff participates in community activities as a Cornerstone representative through Chamber events, Leadership West Michigan, Business Network International, the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Volunteers in Service as their board vice president, and is the president of his local chapter of Toastmasters International. He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Christian Stewardship Association, the Grandville Chamber of Commerce and the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.

Background: Roloff has been fundraising in Christian higher education for ten years. He served as director of the fund for excellence and later director of major gifts at Huntington University for six years and director of advancement for Kuyper College for three years. A graduate of NW Grand Rapids’ Kenowa Hills High School, he earned his B.S. degree in Business Administration and Economics from Huntington University and his MBA from Anderson University. 

Interests: He is married to Christy. The couple reside in Grandville and are members of Ada Bible Church.  The couple enjoys working on their home and yard, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Roloff's interests include history (especially the Revolutionary and Civil War time periods), NASCAR, and other business interests.

Knowledgeable in all facets of gifting, including phonathons, direct mail, annual giving programs, capital campaigns, banquets and event planning, alumni activities, major gifts and estate planning, Roloff is here to serve as a resource for the friends of Cornerstone. Please contact him with any questions.