Girl Scouts of Orange County (GSOC), the local council of the world’s premier leadership development experience for girls, welcomes Barbara Powers to its executive team as Vice President of Fund Development. In this role, Powers will oversee the organization’s fund development strategies, driving the community’s investment in helping every Orange County girl prepare for a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
A resident of Lake Forest, Powers has over 20 years of successful fund development experience in Orange County, securing to date over $35 million in fundraising contributions. Best known for her 10-year tenure as Chief Development Officer at OneOC, Powers most recently served as Chief Development Officer at Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Earlier, she worked with YMCA of Orange County and American Red Cross Orange County and American Red Cross Blood Services. Powers is highly experienced in major gifts, capital campaigns, planned gifts, sponsorships, and events.
A Girl Scout growing up, Powers shared, “I believe strongly in Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place, and am excited to champion the community’s vital support of one of our most important resources, the next generation of female leaders. Girl Scouts instills responsibility and integrity, courage and adventure, compassion and friendships, entrepreneurship and service, all providing life skills our youth need today and in their future.”
“Barbara is a terrific addition to Girl Scouts of Orange County,” said Vikki Shepp, CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County. “She brings a wealth of fund development knowledge and experience to our organization and we look forward to her important contributions as we continue our commitment to creating the best leadership development experiences for all girls in Orange County.”
About Girl Scouts
We are Girl Scouts of Orange County. We are 33,000 strong—nearly 20,000 girls and 13,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. With programs in every zip code in Orange County, Girl Scouts offers every girl opportunities to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit girlscoutsoc.org.
Elizabeth Fairchild
Communications Director
Photo Credit: Girl Scouts of Orange County
