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BETHLEHEM, PA (1\/15\/21) –\u00a0<\/strong>Valley Youth House is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily A. Conners, M.S., to Associate Director of Development & Marketing.\u00a0 In her new role, Conners will continue to expand the Agency\u2019s fundraising, marketing, and public relations efforts.<\/p>\n Conners joined Valley Youth House in 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Human Services) and Geography from Bucknell University. She completed a Master\u2019s of Science in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and a Certificate in Organizational Leadership in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice and the Wharton School in 2020.<\/p>\n Since joining Valley Youth House, Conners has made significant advancements to the Agency\u2019s annual special events,\u00a0Setting the Stage\u00a0<\/em>and the\u00a0John E. Walson, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament\u00a0<\/em>presented by\u00a0Service Electric Cable TV & Communications.\u00a0<\/em>Her leadership and organization of these events has raised record-breaking results and provided a significant source of annual revenue to support the youth and families served by Valley Youth House programs.<\/p>\n In addition to increases in fundraising, Conners has been instrumental in increasing brand integrity, consistency, and awareness for Valley Youth House through content creation, messaging, and data analysis.<\/p>\n In 2018, Conners received the Rising Star Award from the\u00a0Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Eastern PA.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>She is an Advisory Board Member for Lehigh Valley Summerbridge, Co-President of the Bucknell Club of the Lehigh Valley, and Co-Chair of the\u00a0Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Eastern PA\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0NextGen Committee.<\/p>\n About Valley Youth House<\/strong> Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BETHLEHEM, PA (1\/15\/21) –\u00a0Valley Youth House is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily A. Conners, M.S., to Associate Director of Development & Marketing.\u00a0 In her new role, Conners … Continue reading VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE PROMOTES EMILY A. CONNERS, M.S. TO ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING<\/span>
\nValley Youth House (valleyyouthhouse.org<\/a>) does more than just provide homes for Pennsylvania\u2019s vulnerable, abused, and homeless youth. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures.
\nFor a list of programs and services, visit:\u00a0www.valleyyouthhouse.org\/programs\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChristina J. Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE
\nSenior Vice President, Development,
\nGrants & Marketing, Valley Youth House
\nhttps:\/\/www.valleyyouthhouse.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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