In this position, Ms. Kelley will lead the organization’s fundraising to expand resident programs, transform communities and accelerate production of affordable homes. BRIDGE is a leading nonprofit developer, owner and manager of affordable housing in California, Oregon and Washington.
Ms. Kelley is a seasoned fundraising professional with more than 20 years of experience raising over $65 million for transformational housing, human service, social justice, education and human rights programs. She comes to BRIDGE from Mercy Housing California, where she was Regional Director of Major Gifts. Among her previous positions, Mary served as Director of Leadership Philanthropy for GLIDE, Leadership Development Officer for Habitat for Humanity International, and Director of Development for Live Oak School, where she planned and launched a successful capital campaign. She graduated cum laude from Yale University with a B.A. in History.
“We are delighted to welcome Mary to the BRIDGE team,” said Cynthia A. Parker, BRIDGE President and CEO. “Her leadership is critical to raising resources to strengthen communities and improve more people’s lives per the ambitious goals of our five-year strategic plan.”
For more information about BRIDGE Housing, visit www.bridgehousing.com.
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