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The Community Fund Of Darien Hires New Development Director
The Community Fund of Darien announced the appointment this week.
News release via The Community Fund of Darien.
DARIEN, CT — The Community Fund of Darien is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Saverine as Development Director. In this role, Saverine will bring his extensive experience in fundraising and community building to drive forward The Community Fund of Darien’s philanthropic initiatives.
Peter, a Darien resident, has been the Director of Philanthropy at STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way for 11 years. He has extensive experience with development, fundraising, marketing, sales, management, and communications with work at the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, Darien Sport Shop, Nielsen’s Florist, Lord & Taylor, and as an entrepreneur, writer, and artist. He is a third generation Darien native and graduate of Darien High School and Amherst College with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He volunteered and led business campaigns when he was on the United Way board during his tenure as president of the Darien Chamber of Commerce. ‘We are delighted to have Peter join our team. With his strong network of local family and friends, Peter knows our community well and is energized to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to our team,’ said Janet King, The Community Fund of Darien’s Executive Director.
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“As a third-generation Darien resident, now with children and grandchildren living in town, too, I am excited to join the dedicated team at The Community Fund, to continue to strengthen the fabric of our community. With decades of engagement with The Community Fund, I have tremendous respect for the diligence with which they pursue their mission to deliver essential human needs. I hope to leverage my local relationships as a fundraiser and advocate to encourage every Darien family and business to invest in the well-being of our town and our neighbors by adding TCF to their annual giving priorities. Truly, one gift to TCF helps fund over thirty critical programs and services that are there for each of us when we need them," said Peter.
