Donald Ritzenhein
Donald Ritzenhein
Adjunct Professor of Communication
Part-Time
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Donald Ritzenhein
600 21st Street NW
Washington DC 20052
Dr. Ritzenhein has been a high school and college communication teacher for over forty years. He has also served in several public and nonprofit organizations as both administrative staff and volunteer president and board member. His most recent nonprofit role was as a board member and development committee chair for the Detroit Institute of Arts.
- Speechwriting
- Coaching speakers
- Fundraising
Dr. Ritzenhein has researched communication strategies for fundraising, including a focus on the information needs of donors after they have donated. His research appeared in New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising and Understanding and Improving the Language of Fundraising.
Ph.D., Wayne State University
M.A., Wayne State University
B.A., Monteith College, Wayne State University
COMM 1040: Public Communication
COMM 3190: Nonprofit Communication (special topics)