Outward Bound Names Vice President of Advancement
Anthony J. Di Spigno to Lead Outward Bound in New Fund Raising and Alumni Initiatives
Garrison, NY – November 1, 2006 –Outward Bound, the 45 year-old national non-profit, experiential education organization, announced today that Anthony J. Di Spigno has been named Vice President of Advancement. Mr. Di Spigno is a recognized leader in the education and non-profit arena’s with an outstanding record of achievement in the strategic oversight and implementation of Development initiatives. In this new position, Mr. Di Spigno will be responsible for the advancement of Outward Bound’s national Development and Alumni initiatives leading to more effective fund raising and the re-engagement of Outward Bound’s 500,000 graduates with the organization and in service to their local communities.
“Tony brings with him a strong background in the institutional advancement of non- profits and educational organizations, of which we are both,” says John Read, President and CEO of Outward Bound. “As we position Outward Bound for the future, Tony’s expertise and exceptional skill-set will be invaluable as we determine strategies to channel the passion of our supporters for this organization’s mission into action, service, and giving opportunities. In addition, Tony’s experience in community development aligns with Outward Bound’s purpose to cultivate and educate a larger network of individuals, corporations, and foundations, about the impact Outward Bound has on individuals, business organizations, schools, and the world.”
Mr. Di Spigno joins Outward Bound from The Boys and Girls Club of America where he was responsible for the oversight and development of the national fund raising programs, including a $200 million Centennial Campaign. Prior to The Boys and Girls Club of America, Mr. Di Spigno was Senior Vice President for Resource Development at Habitat for Humanity where he developed and coordinated all fund raising activities, as well as spearheaded a global campaign to promote and coordinate international self-sustainability. His accomplishments included raising $150 million annually and developing HFH’s first major capital campaign that raised $500 million to build 200,000 houses internationally. Mr. Di Spigno has also held executive positions at The University of Portland and at Community Counseling Service Co, Inc., a public relations and fund raising consulting company.
“I am excited to be a part of Outward Bound, the world’s premier experiential educational organization, at a time when there is such remarkable growth potential,” said Mr. Di Spigno. “For 45 years, Outward Bound programs have changed people’s lives and instilled a sense of courage, confidence, compassion, and service. These are the values that set this organization apart and continue to inspire alumni and enable supporters to not just make a difference in someone else’s life, but in the world.”
About Outward Bound
Outward Bound is the leading, non-profit adventure-education organization comprised of four nationwide programs and two urban centers. The programs/centers serve individuals through wilderness expeditions (Outward Bound Wilderness), business and professional organizations (Outward Bound Professional), school systems (Expeditionary Learning Schools Outward Bound), youth at risk (Outward Bound Discovery) and communities (The Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Center and Philadelphia Outward Bound Center). Each Outward Bound program emphasizes personal growth through experience and challenge and facilitates self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship. Outward Bound is celebrating 45 years of experiential education, touching the lives of over 60,000 individuals a year.