Contact:             

Lindsay Hansen

Catholic Charities           

(480) 205-6195 cell

lhansen@cc-az.org

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 30, 2008)… Catholic Charities CEO Paul Martodam is pleased to announce that Ed Beardsley has joined the organization as director of development.

As director of development, he will be responsible for all fundraising and development efforts.  Beardsley will oversee the annual campaign, major gifts, events, grants and preparation for an endowment and capital campaign. 

“Ed has considerable development experience both with organizations and as a consultant,” said Martodam.  “We are confident he can lead our development efforts and build effective relationships with corporations, foundations and donors.”

Prior to joining Catholic Charities, Beardsley spent the last four years with Safari Club International and its foundation, where he served as director of development and the interim executive director. Previous experience also includes development consulting for local and national nonprofit organizations such as Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Hospice of Yuma, Food for the Hungry and Save the Children. 

Beardsley, a Paradise Valley resident, is involved with several charitable organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals, Xavier College Preparatory and the Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital Foundation. 

He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts in political science from the University of Colorado. 

About Catholic Charities

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charities Community Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest nonprofit organizations which offers a diverse range of social services that strengthen families, protect and nurture children, and support people in crisis.  Catholic Charities serves people of all ages and faiths.  Last year, the charitable organization provided over 50 programs at 100 locations to nearly 200,000 people in central and northern Arizona.  Catholic Charities is a member organization of Catholic Charities USA which is the largest private network of social service organizations in the United States working to support families, reduce poverty, and build communities.  The organization is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Children and Family Services.  To learn more about Catholic Charities visit: CatholicCharitiesAZ.org.

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