Robin Semple

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vice President, Organizational Culture, Rutgers University Foundation at Rutgers University Foundation

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Robin Semple is a seasoned development executive at the Rutgers University Foundation, specializing in higher education fundraising. With a proven track record in campaign planning and leading high-performing teams, she has been instrumental in fostering inclusive philanthropy. She holds a B. A. from Fordham University and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion.

Outside of her executive role, Robin is a professional genealogist with a deep passion for ancestral research, particularly within the African American community. She is the co-founder and Co-President of the Staten Island African American Historical and Genealogical Society, where she helps others discover their family stories.

She actively works to bridge generational gaps by helping people uncover their ancestral roots and preserve community history.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Believer

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

African American Genealogy
A professional genealogist who co-founded the Staten Island African American Historical and Genealogical Society and frequently leads workshops on family history research.
Inclusive Philanthropy
Champions philanthropy in communities of color, having chaired a task force on the topic at Rutgers and participated in the Coalition for New Philanthropy.
Higher Ed Fundraising
As a Vice Chancellor for Development at Rutgers, she oversaw fundraising of $15-$20 million annually and has held senior development roles at Fordham University.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Vice President, Organizational Culture, Rutgers University Foundation at Rutgers University Foundation
2-2018
Co-President and Co-Founder at Staten Island African American Historical and Genealogical Society
2-2022 - 6-2025
Vice President, Rutgers University Foundation, Vice Chancellor for Development at Rutgers University - Newark
12-2015 - 2-2022
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and Strategic Initiatives at Rutgers University - Newark
3-2007 - 12-2015
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Fordham University

Education

B.A from Fordham University
International Study and Business Travel from Egypt, the Netherlands, Mexico, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia

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Insights For Selling To Robin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Robin is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Robin

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Robin move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Robin take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Robin

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