CENTRAL OREGON RED CROSS CHAPTER WELCOMES NEW EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
Posted: August 23rd, 2010 4:44 PM
For many, an organization with 129 years of history seems old. But for Tom Farley, the new executive director for the Oregon Mountain River chapter in Bend, the American Red Cross is practically brand new. That's because Farley has spent more than two decades working for an institution that's about two thousand years old -- the church.
Farley most recently served as Pastor for St. Clare's Catholic Church in Portland, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations, including oversight of a $3 million annual budget. He's also well-versed in fundraising, a primary focus of the Red Cross executive director role. Farley's experience includes leading capital campaigns and pledge drives, and building up an endowment fund for the St. Clare parochial school. He was also responsible for recruiting volunteers, coordinating conferences and building partnerships with local non-profits on behalf of the parish.
"Tom has a background of bringing disverse groups of people together in support of a common mission," said Maree Wacker, Regional Executive for the Oregon Red Cross. "His skill in unifying volunteers and networking with key community leaders is going to be invaluable in his new role."
In his new position, Farley will lead the Oregon Mountain River chapter, which serves Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson and Wheeler counties and Warm Springs Reservation. As executive director, he will be responsible for achieving annual fundraising goals and cultivating major donors; increasing public awareness of the Red Cross; and working with the local Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic financial plan.
Farley received both his bachelors and masters degrees from the Mt.
Angel Seminary in Oregon and completed sabbatical studies at New South Wales University in Sydney, Australia. He is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Said Farley, "I'm excited to be a part of such an honorable and noble organization -- providing relief to disaster victims; helping neighbors prepare for and respond to emergencies; and treating all with impartiality, dignity and respect. I am honored and humbled."
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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.
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