NWABA Welcomes New Director Of Philanthropy (Photo) -07/17/24

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Contact: 
Billy Henry, Founder, President & CEO
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
703 Broadway, Ste 600
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Local Phone: 1-360-448-7254
Toll Free: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
bhenry@nwaba.org

NWABA WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

Vancouver, Washington—July 17, 2024—Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is pleased to announce that Kim Hash has joined the organization as the new Director of Philanthropy. With an extensive background in nonprofit fundraising and a deep personal connection to the mission, Kim brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role.

“I have long admired the impactful work of NWABA. I first became aware of the organization 17 years ago and have followed the incredible growth and expansion of their programs and services with awe. Having been raised by a mother who was legally blind, I have extra appreciation for the empowerment that NWABA provides through sports and physical activities. I am honored to join the team and support this important work,” said Kim Hash, Director of Philanthropy, Northwest Association for Blind Athletes.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kim to our team. Her extensive experience in philanthropy and her personal connection to our mission will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand our services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired,” said Billy Henry, Founder, President & CEO, Northwest Association for Blind Athletes.

Kim Hash will lead NWABA’s development efforts across Southwest Washington and Oregon, focusing on expanding the organization’s donor base, building strategic partnerships, and securing the necessary resources to advance NWABA’s mission of providing life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

About NWABA: 
The mission of Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. A group of students who were visually impaired formed the association in 2007 to ensure that people who are blind were participating in sports and physical activity. Today, NWABA is a rapidly expanding 501(c)(3) charitable organization that delivers more than 5,000 program and service interactions annually to children, youth, adults and military veterans with visual impairments tailored programming which improves self-confidence and self-esteem, promotes independence, creates an inclusive community of supporters, and builds the skills necessary to succeed in all areas of life including school and employment.

For information: http://www.nwaba.org  or
Contact: bhenry@nwaba.org
Phone:  1-360-448-7254

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