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October 30, 2023<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t

Introducing National CASA\/GAL's new Chief Development Officer Kate Kennedy<\/h2>\n\t\t

NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National CASA\/GAL Association is pleased to announce our new Chief Development Officer, Kate Kennedy<\/strong>, CFRE. Kennedy brings to National CASA\/GAL 20 years of nonprofit development experience working primarily with organizations that empower youth and women including the No Kid Hungry Campaign, the Girl Scouts, and the League of Women Voters.<\/p>\n

\u201cKate brings over 20 years of experience in resource development, leading efforts at the local and national levels which have resulted in organizational growth and impact for non-profit organizations,\u201d says Tara Lisa Perry, CEO of National CASA\/GAL. \u201cShe has a strong demonstrated commitment to children and youth in the child welfare system and her dedication and enthusiasm for the CASA\/GAL mission will be a significant asset to our work. We are delighted to have Kate join our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

In her new role, Kennedy is responsible for fundraising strategy for National CASA\/GAL, focused on individuals, foundations, corporations, and other strategic partners. She works closely with supporters to answer questions about National CASA\/GAL\u2019s work, and you should feel free to reach out to her via email at katek@nationalcasagal.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to join the team at the National CASA\/GAL Association,\u201d says Kennedy. \u201cAs a foster parent, I\u2019ve seen firsthand the positive influence child advocates have on youth and their families. I look forward to working with the team to attract more resources, so we can support the national network in ensuring every child who needs a best interest advocate has one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kennedy holds an MBA from Georgetown University and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), an internationally recognized accreditation for fundraisers who have demonstrated success through ethical fundraising best practices.<\/p>\n

Kennedy and her husband, Bill, live in Maryland and are licensed foster parents who open their home to teens. She is a perpetual novice crafter\u2014recent projects include water coloring, sewing, and vegan baking.<\/p>\n

About the National CASA\/GAL Association for Children
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\nThe National Court Appointed Special Advocate\/Guardian ad Litem (CASA\/GAL) Association for Children<\/a>, together with its 939 state organization and local program members, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect in the United States can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive. National CASA\/GAL offers leadership and support to the network of programs and leads its continued growth. To learn more, visit nationalcasagal.org<\/a> or follow National CASA\/GAL on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cI\u2019m excited to join the team at the National CASA\/GAL Association,\u201d says Kennedy. \u201cAs a foster parent, I\u2019ve seen firsthand the positive influence child advocates have on youth and their families.<\/p>\n

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