Brendan Kinney Joins VPR
March 4, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brendan Kinney Named VPR’s Vice President for Development and Marketing
Colchester, Vt. — Brendan Kinney has been named Vice President for Development and Marketing for Vermont Public Radio.
Kinney will oversee all of VPR’s fundraising efforts, including major and planned giving, membership, underwriting, foundation grants, and capital campaigns. He’ll also be responsible for crafting a strategy to reach new listeners. Kinney joined VPR last month.
"We are delighted to welcome Brendan to VPR,” said VPR President Robin Turnau. “His 15 years of work in development and public relations, along with his leadership experience and enthusiasm for public radio, will help VPR achieve its goals of growing our local news effort and web presence, as well as expanding the VPR Classical network."
Kinney comes to VPR from SUNY Plattsburgh, where he served as Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Previously, he was Director of Saint Michael’s College Annual Fund and Advancement Services.
“I am excited to join the team at Vermont Public Radio,” Kinney said. “VPR is a very strong organization, thanks to the loyal support of its individual members and business underwriters. I look forward to helping VPR realize its ambitious and forward-thinking vision for the future.”
Kinney holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Education from Saint Michael’s College. He serves as a member of the Essex Town School District Board of Directors and resides in Essex with Mary Brodsky and their three children.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brendan Kinney Named VPR’s Vice President for Development and Marketing
Colchester, Vt. — Brendan Kinney has been named Vice President for Development and Marketing for Vermont Public Radio.
Kinney will oversee all of VPR’s fundraising efforts, including major and planned giving, membership, underwriting, foundation grants, and capital campaigns. He’ll also be responsible for crafting a strategy to reach new listeners. Kinney joined VPR last month.
"We are delighted to welcome Brendan to VPR,” said VPR President Robin Turnau. “His 15 years of work in development and public relations, along with his leadership experience and enthusiasm for public radio, will help VPR achieve its goals of growing our local news effort and web presence, as well as expanding the VPR Classical network."
Kinney comes to VPR from SUNY Plattsburgh, where he served as Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Previously, he was Director of Saint Michael’s College Annual Fund and Advancement Services.
“I am excited to join the team at Vermont Public Radio,” Kinney said. “VPR is a very strong organization, thanks to the loyal support of its individual members and business underwriters. I look forward to helping VPR realize its ambitious and forward-thinking vision for the future.”
Kinney holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Education from Saint Michael’s College. He serves as a member of the Essex Town School District Board of Directors and resides in Essex with Mary Brodsky and their three children.
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