Porter Hayes joined the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation in 2024 as the Senior Director of Philanthropy, bringing a deep commitment to advancing educational access and a strong belief in the Foundation’s mission. With over a decade of experience at Phillips Exeter Academy, Porter most recently served as a Regional Director of Major Gifts in the Office of Institutional Advancement. He was part of a team that raised over $100 million for the school’s need-blind admissions initiative. Porter also contributed significantly to the school during his five years in the admissions office, chairing the 9th grade admissions committee and serving on the financial aid committee.

At the Foundation, Porter works closely with the Directors of Philanthropy and the Director of Development Strategy and Research, focusing on the mission of Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children. Porter earned his undergraduate degree from Denison University, where he was a member of the varsity lacrosse team. He and his wife, Ellee, reside in Exeter, New Hampshire with their two sons, Bode and Wyatt.