Newswise — The House Ear Institute (HEI) announces the appointment of Betsy Weaver as Vice President of Development. In this new position, Ms. Weaver will focus full time on fundraising with an emphasis on major gift solicitation. Her appointment begins February 1.
“We are pleased to have Betsy Weaver join the institute,” said Jim Boswell, House Ear Institute CEO. “Betsy’s experience and past success in fundraising will bring added value to the institute’s current development programs.”
Ms. Weaver joins the House Ear Institute with over 20 years of fundraising experience. Most recently, she was the Senior Executive Director of Development at USC Davis School of Gerontology. Prior to USC, Ms. Weaver held development positions at the Jonathan Club, Methodist Hospital Foundation and the Los Angeles Children’s Museum.
“I look forward to joining the team at House Ear Institute, which has been a leader in investigating hearing loss and ear disease for almost sixty five years,” said Betsy Weaver. “Hearing loss can affect anyone, at anytime, so it is critical to increase the funding to support the important research that is being done at HEI.”
In addition to her fundraising experience, Ms. Weaver has volunteered her time for numerous professional organizations and community non-profits including Association of Fundraising Professionals, Haven House, Junior League of Pasadena and South Pasadena Educational Foundation.
Information on ways to support the institute is available online at http://www.hei.org/support/support.htm.
About the House Ear Institute The House Ear Institute (HEI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life. HEI scientists investigate the cellular and molecular causes of hearing loss and related auditory disorders as well as neurological processes pertaining to the human auditory system and the brain. Our researchers also explore technology advancements to improve auditory implants, hearing aids, diagnostic techniques and rehabilitation tools. The Institute shares its knowledge with the scientific and medical communities as well as the general public through its education and outreach programs.
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