Claire Buethe Promoted to Senior Director of Advancement

The Aim Higher Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Claire Buethe to Senior Director of Advancement.

Since joining Aim Higher as Director of Advancement, Donor Engagement, Claire has been a driving force behind the Foundation’s growing impact, building meaningful relationships with the donors who make our mission possible and strengthening advancement efforts across the organization. Her leadership has been instrumental in the continued growth and success of Night of Light, the expansion of the Patrons Circle, and the advancement of our major gifts program. Her work continues to ensure more students and families can access a life-changing Catholic education across the Twin Cities.

“Claire brings strategic insight, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to our mission in everything she does,” said President Ricky Austin. “Her ability to connect people to the lived reality of the families we serve has been instrumental to our continued growth. I am thrilled to see her step into this leadership role.”

In the new position, Claire will lead the Aim Higher Foundation’s fundraising strategy, advancement team, and revenue generation efforts. She will also oversee and strengthen the major donor pipeline and partner closely with the President to shape the future of our development initiatives.

“I am deeply grateful to be part of this mission and this team,” said Buethe. “Every day, I am inspired by the generosity of our supporters and the impact we are able to make for students and families. I look forward to continuing this work in a new capacity.”

About the Aim Higher Foundation
The Aim Higher Foundation provides renewable tuition-assistance scholarships up to $1,500 per student so that more children in the twelve-county Twin Cities metro area can experience the life-changing benefits of a Catholic education. Since 2012, the foundation has awarded 19,000 scholarships worth nearly $18M to children to attend Catholic schools serving K-8 students in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.