CARC, INC. Appoints Karla Niemeier as Director of Development and Communications
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Karla Niemeier has been named Director of Development and Communications at CARC, INC. to lead fundraising and marketing initiatives, giving the organization a competitive edge.
Karla Niemeier will focus on overseeing CARC's capital campaign, major fundraising initiatives, and government and foundation grant writing efforts.
Karla Niemeier's role at CARC, INC. will enhance the organization's brand visibility and presence, ultimately bettering the community's support for developmental disabilities.
Karla Niemeier brings 15 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Studies: Education/Psychology to her new role as Director of Development and Communications at CARC, INC.
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CARC, INC. has named Karla Niemeier as Director of Development and Communications to lead the organization's fundraising, external communications, and marketing initiatives. Niemeier will direct efforts to increase and diversify funding while enhancing CARC's brand recognition.
A former Executive Director of Carlsbad MainStreet, Niemeier brings more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles, including seven years in direct fundraising. Her public relations experience spans workforce development, public and government affairs.
In her new role, Niemeier will oversee CARC's capital campaign and major fundraising initiatives. She will also lead the organization's government and foundation grant writing and compliance efforts. Additionally, Niemeier will develop and coordinate all marketing, communications, advertising, and public relations strategies, while enhancing social media, website content, and media relations to boost CARC's brand visibility and presence.
Before joining CARC, Niemeier was the public relations manager at CEHMM, a Carlsbad nonprofit focused on cooperative conservation, educational outreach, and job creation programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Studies: Education/Psychology from Abilene Christian University.
"We are excited to welcome Karla into the CARC family," said CEO Mark Schinnerer. "In concert with the Board of Directors and the CARC management team, she will help develop short- and long-term fundraising plans, as well as marketing and communications plans aligned with the organizational goals."
"I'm delighted to have this great opportunity to serve CARC as they embark on their next 50 years of serving the Carlsbad community," Niemeier said. "I am honored that I get to share the mission of CARC and their work with the developmentally disabled community with the public."
CARC, INC. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities and children birth to three years who have or are at risk of having developmental delays. CARC provides early intervention, respite, employment, residential and community support services. CARC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.carcinc.org.
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