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BGCNW Welcomes New Director of Development

Mount Kisco, NY – (December 15, 2011) – The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) announces Lisa Keogh will serve as Director of Development.

Prior to BGCNW, Keogh served as President of A Very Good Cause, Inc. During a twenty year career as a fundraising professional, Keogh has lent her time and talent to various volunteer and staff teams that have raised over $25 million net for not-for-profit organizations in Westchester County. During her tenure as chief development officer/assistant general manager at the American Red Cross in Westchester County from 1998-2003, the chapter was recognized by the National American Red Cross with several prestigious fundraising awards.

Keogh serves as Treasurer of Grant Professionals of the Lower Hudson Valley and is an active member of the Association of Development Officers (ADO), having served in various leadership positions during the past 20 years.

"BGCNW programs play such a key role in the lives of many children across Northern Westchester," said Keogh. "I look forward to helping the Boys & Girls Club in their mission to create great futures for thousands of youth each year."

Keogh is a 1990 summa cum laude graduate of Mercy College in behavioral science. She currently resides in Putnam Valley with her husband, James, and their two sons.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting www.bgcnw.com. For the latest news, photos and updates, please "like" the Club on www.facebook.com/BGCNW and follow us at twitter.com/BGCNW. 

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets". It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, game room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 2,000 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Press Contact: Kimberly Sawicki, Co-Communications, 914-666-0066, kim@cocommunications.com

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069