Blue Ridge School is happy to announce the return of JC Ignaszewski to the Battle House staff as senior director of institutional advancement.

Previously, JC spent 10 years at Blue Ridge in several roles culminating with the senior director of development where he oversaw the annual fund, major gifts, endowment, planned giving, and capital initiatives. More recently he has worked in fundraising at the University of Virginia, supporting both the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. At Weldon Cooper he established the Senator John W. Warner Scholarship Endowment Fund for Public Service and created the Energy Transition Initiative Fund, raising support which focused on sustainability, renewables, and clean energy public impact research.

Associate Head of School for External Affairs Franklin Daniels says, “I am delighted to welcome JC back to Blue Ridge. His first decade here was an important and successful time for our School, and I know he is as committed as ever to the success of our mission and every one of our students. JC did great work at UVA, but has remained active in the Blue Ridge community because he loves this School and sees the lasting value it has on the boys who come here.”

Ignaszewski says, “I am honored and excited to be coming back to the Blue Ridge School community. I want to thank Head of School Trip Darrin, the Board of Trustees, and the school administration for inviting me to return. Blue Ridge has a special place in my heart. I had an incredible 10-year experience that allowed me to grow professionally and personally.  I was able to establish meaningful relationships, work on some incredible initiatives, and be a part of some record-setting fundraising years. I am looking forward to renewing this success and working with our talented team once again.”

At Blue Ridge School, Ignaszewski will focus on leadership giving in all its forms, as well as stewardship of the St. George Society. He will also play a leading role in the realization of the soon to be completed Campus Master Plan, which will guide the physical development of the BRS campus over the next decade. 

Ignaszewski lives in Madison, Virginia, with his wife Katie and daughter Hailey. His nephew Andrew Link is a 2016 graduate of Blue Ridge and a winner of the St. George Award, the School’s highest honor.