EUGENE AREA RED CROSS WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Posted: August 24th, 2010 9:48 AM
With experience leading non-profits and an extensive fundraising background, Tod Thayer was an easy pick for the new executive director for the Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross.
"From grant writing to capital campaigns and major donor solicitation, Tod has done it all," said Maree Wacker, Regional Executive for the Oregon Red Cross. "His skill in business development and talent for community networking is going to be invaluable in his new role."
In his new position, Thayer will lead the Oregon Pacific chapter, which serves Benton, Coos, Douglas, Lane and Linn counties. 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.
Thayer most recently served as executive director for the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp in Portland, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations of a 22.5 acre recreational camp for people with disabilities. His responsibilities also included oversight of a $1.5 million annual budget and management of 300 volunteers.
Prior to his position with Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, Thayer worked as a real estate broker for Prudential NW Properties in Vancouver, Wash. and as a senior development officer for United Way of the Columbia Willamette in Portland. While at United Way, Thayer led the fundraising strategy for $11.5 million of a capital campaign. Thayer is also committed to community organizations, having served as a board member for Camp WARIKI and Little Children of the World and as a volunteer for the Evergreen Habitat For Humanity in Southwest Washington.
Said Thayer, "What excites me about this opportunity is the mission of the Red Cross to serve and prepare people to handle life's uncertainties and the fact that we are there when they need us most with support and resources. I look forward to serving the communities within the Oregon Pacific Chapter."
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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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