Submitted by Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County is pleased to announce the hire of Erica Charbonneau to the new executive-level position of Chief Development Officer. Charbonneau will lead the development team in planning, managing and implementing resource development strategies for the organization.
“With our desire to serve more youth in this community the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County needed to find an experienced fundraiser who could lead our efforts to grow community support. We are overjoyed to have found that in Erica Charbonneau,” said CEO, Heather Powell. “Erica’s depth of experience, passion for the mission of the organization and knowledge of Whatcom County philanthropy make her a perfect fit for this position and we look forward to welcoming her on February 1.”
Charbonneau comes to Boys and Girls Clubs with more than 16 years of fundraising experience in higher education and health and human services. Most recently Charbonneau held senior-level positions at Willamette University and Oklahoma State University and spent more than a decade fundraising in Whatcom County for Western Washington University, United Way, and Opportunity Council.
“I’ve been a fan of the Boys and Girls Clubs since my kids were in school and participated in their after school and sports programs,” said Charbonneau. “Their mission, ‘To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens,’ is one I strongly believe in and I’m eager to engage with the community to help advance that mission.”
