With over 20 years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, and organizational leadership, Vera Lewis will be the new Chief Development Officer for YWCA Madison, the non-profit organization announced on Monday.
Originally from Chicago, Lewis has a passion and commitment to equity, justice, and liberation that are palpable throughout her professional career, according to a press release from YWCA Madison, and has served in a similar capacity in organizations such as the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), and the National Black MBA Association.
“At a time when fundraising is more than ever called to embrace an ethos of solidarity and movement building, we are thrilled to welcome Vera’s leadership, depth of knowledge, and commitment to equity, justice, and liberation, to strategically strengthen short, mid, and long-term fund development strategies to sustain YWCA Madison’s collective impact in our community,” said Gery Paredes Vásquez, CEO at YWCA Madison…