Greetings!
As one of the newer staff members serving you at the national office, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am a career fundraiser with 15+ years of experience in higher education and most recently, the international disaster response organization, Convoy of Hope. I LOVE helping donors, foundations and grant-makers invest wisely in organizations that are truly making a difference. Adult & Teen Challenge is the both the most challenging and rewarding assignment I have ever had. We really are standing in the gap between hope and hopelessness for those seeking freedom from addiction. Thank you for all you do – it’s a privilege to serve alongside you!
Here at the national office, I lead the Development and Marketing/Communications team – which includes just a few of the amazing national staff working every day to “educate, equip, and empower” those serving on the front lines of this battle. All told, there are just twelve of us here in Ozark, Missouri, but I hope you will think of us as a natural extension of your own team. You’ve heard us say it before, but let me say it again, “we work for you.”
Many in our office are available to provide guidance and insight regarding our areas of expertise and are happy to serve as speakers, trainers, consultants (or confidants) as needed. Topics you may find relevant include: Board Development, Leadership Development, Curriculum Utilization, Branding, Marketing & Communications, Ministry Best Practices, Accreditation, and of course, Fundraising. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to explore these topics or other ways, we might be able to assist you in your work.
For a complete description of each of our roles, please visit the National Office staff page here. For your convenience, our direct contact information is also included there. Consider this page a directory for identifying your best point of contact for any situation you may encounter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you again for all you do and have done to serve those struggling with addiction. If we can help you in anyway, please just let us know!
Sincerely,
Jaimie Trussell, CFRE
Chief Development Officer/ Vice-President Marketing & Communications
