United Way Names Stacey Paddock Malcolmson as New Chief Development Officer

DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has hired Stacey Paddock Malcolmson as the agency's new Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer (CDO).  Malcolmson is poised to successfully lead United Way in its effort to raise $300 million for the North Texas community by 2015.  Funds raised will support United 2020 efforts to spark forever change throughout the region, by breaking destructive cycles of high school dropouts, poverty and unhealthy behaviors over the next decade.  Malcolmson officially begins her new post February 1^st.

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"We are thrilled to announce Stacey as the newest member of our leadership team," says United Way of Metropolitan Dallas President and CEO Jennifer Sampson.  "She's an extraordinarily intelligent, experienced leader who brings not only a peak skill set to this job, but also a real passion for the meaningful work of United Way.  Stacey is an exceptional communicator and an authentic relationship-builder who has already developed an impeccable reputation for excellence locally."

Malcolmson comes to United Way from Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she served as Executive Director of Alumni Giving and Relations for the past six years.  Through her work on the Second Century Campaign at SMU, she led a transformation of the Alumni Giving and Relations Program, building a new and high performing culture of alumni programming and effective alumni solicitations.  Her efforts resulted in explosive growth in alumni giving overall and dramatic increases in alumni giving participation.  Malcolmson replaces Rana Smith who served as United Way's Chief Development Officer for more than 8 years.  Smith left United Way in June to lead development at Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization based in Utah.

"Stacey is the perfect addition to United Way's team- a sophisticated, strategic thinker and a collaborative leader who can form lasting connections," says United Way Board Chair Debbie Taylor, Regional Director – Citi Community Development.  "We're very proud to have her lead United Way's development efforts during these exciting years ahead."

Before her post at SMU, Malcolmson worked at Dallas-based Frito-Lay, Inc. for nearly 7 years where she held various high-level marketing positions, including Senior Product Manager.  Prior to joining Frito-Lay, Malcolmson worked in marketing at Bayer Consumer Care Division in New Jersey and in investment banking for CS First Boston Corporation in New York and London.  She was awarded a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

"I am honored and eager to lead United Way's development efforts- critical to achieving long-term solutions for our community in the key impact areas of Education, Income and Health," says Malcolmsom.  "I believe in the work of United Way and am grateful for the opportunity to join the organization in changing the lives of North Texans forever."

Malcolmson currently serves as a newly elected officer on the Dallas White Rock Marathon Board of Directors, as a St. Michael and All Angels Giving Council member, and is the Class Reunion Giving Co-Chair at Harvard Business School.  She has previously served on the Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates Steering Committee and as a member of the Junior Leagues of Dallas and New York City.

About United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas offers North Texans highly effective ways to help people change their lives forever. United Way is the largest non-governmental funder of programs to improve Education, Income and Health in Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and southern Denton counties. By breaking the cycles of dropouts, poverty and poor health for hundreds of thousands of people over the next ten years, United Way donors, volunteers and advocates will create long-term improvements throughout the region. To learn more, please visit UnitedWayDallas.org.

SOURCE United Way of Metropolitan Dallas