DUXBURY, Mass., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NEWPORT ONE is expanding our fundraising team, and we're excited to announce that Lisa M. Smith and Collin Ward have joined the firm as Senior Vice Presidents.
Both Smith and Ward are accomplished and innovative industry veterans who will each play a key role in new business development, creative development, and program strategy and delivery for the agency's expanding direct response fundraising consulting practice.
"Lisa brings deep and diverse experience in the nonprofit arena – with her work impacting national and regional nonprofits in multiple sectors including health, social services, environmental and international relief," said President, Craig DePole. "Lisa was an early adopter of data-driven strategies more than 30 years ago, and she continues to bring new insights to clients' fundraising programs by delving deeply into donor lifecycle segments and providing compelling offers and messaging strategies to unique audiences."
Lisa has raised many millions of dollars throughout her career on behalf of her nonprofit clients' causes. Lisa is a recognized leader in the industry delivering innovative strategies and service excellence to many clients including American Cancer Society, CARE USA, Catholic Relief Services, Covenant House, Defenders of Wildlife, Doctors Without Borders, Environmental Defense Fund, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Smithsonian Institution, Special Olympics and Washington National Cathedral.
Collin returns to NEWPORT ONE in a leadership role. "Collin is a dynamic and analytical thinker who brings creative integrated solutions to the nonprofit sector," says Craig DePole. "Collin has firsthand experience solving the problems many nonprofit organizations face in developing truly integrated fundraising strategies. He is able to cut through the silos and help organizations build more robust and successful fundraising programs."
Collin brings both agency and nonprofit experience working with large and mid-sized fundraising programs. Recently, Collin led the development and fundraising programs at the Democratic National Committee and Women for Women International. In both organizations, Collin increased the revenue by implementing powerful digital strategies that cooperate with and complement the critical direct mail and telemarketing fundraising channels.
"I am extremely pleased to join NEWPORT ONE, particularly at a time in our industry when providing value-based strategy and services is imperative for client success," said Smith. "Newport delivers accessible, integrated strategies and solutions combining deep experience with creativity and innovation. I look forward to working with the team of committed and supportive professionals focused on client successes," said Ward.
About NEWPORT ONE
At NEWPORT ONE, we believe in the power of ONE. One organization, one donor, one individual can make a difference in the world. Experienced, committed leaders in direct marketing fundraising, NEWPORT ONE can make a difference in your fundraising success so you can change the world. For more than 30 years, NEWPORT ONE has paired results-driven direct response strategy, analytics and service with award-winning creative and design to help nonprofit clients build long-lasting relationships with their donors. For more information, visit www.NEWPORTONE.com. Also on Twitter @NEWPORT_ONE.
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