Lindsey Campbell serves as Chief Development Officer for American University Athletics and is a member of the department’s senior staff. She leads all athletic fundraising for the department and 16 programs - with a focus on major and leadership giving, while also curating signature events such as the AU Athletics Hall of Fame, Tip-Off Dinner, and the Annual Golf Classic.
Since joining AU in 2022, Campbell has led Athletics to record-breaking results, including surpassing fundraising totals for three consecutive years. She guided the successful 2024 close of the Change Can't Wait Campaign for Athletics, which generated a total of $27.3 million. In 2024–25, seven of ten teams exceeded their fundraising goals, the Champions Fund grew by more than 90%, and the Eagles Leadership Council Board achieved 100% giving participation. AU Athletics also led the university’s Giving Day for the third straight year, raising over $400,000 from more than 2,500 donors—both institutional records.
A Pittsburgh native, Campbell previously held roles with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and later ticketing and fundraising leadership roles at George Mason University, where she raised more than $3 million and set all-time giving records. She holds three degrees from George Mason, graduating with a bachelor’s and master's in Sport Management, and Ph.D. in Education. In addition, she teaches sport management courses at her alma mater.
