As a strategic leader of the marketing & communication, stewardship & donor appreciation, and events teams, Sarah directs branding and message development for fundraising campaigns and alumni engagement. She leads a team responsible for the image of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation through events, stewardship best practices, website development, publications, video, graphic design, and social media.

With over 17 years of experience within private, public, and non-profit sectors, Prout has a proven history in building strong teams, driven by storytelling and a strong brand management that led her to the UND Alumni Association & Foundation, where she currently services as Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Since joining the team in 2018, she has enabled a re-envisioned UND Alumni Magazine, helped launch the UND Angel Fund, was influential in the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration building campaign, and was instrumental in the launch of FOREVER UND, The Campaign for the University of North Dakota that was launched publicly in October of 2023.

As a skillful leader with vast experience in marketing, communication, stewardship, community development and events, Prout strives to create effortless and inspiring interaction with donors and alumni.

Sarah leads an active lifestyle, moonlighting as a yoga instructor and running, cycling, swimming, or hiking when she can. An avid gardener, she loves the outdoors and a good campfire. She and her husband Tom, along with their three children, take pride in the renovations they have completed on their 1944 home. And when Sarah finally puts her feet up, you can find her catching a rerun of The Office.