An Interview With Moira Mulroney, Director of Development and Communications, the Support Center for Child Advocates

Its mission statement: "To advocate for victims of child abuse and neglect in Philadelphia with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for every child."

Here, we talk with Moira Mulroney, director of development and communications, at the center.

FundRaising Success: How does Support Center for Child Advocates fund its mission?
Moira Mulroney: More than $1.7 million of the annual budget is raised through charitable contributions from nongovernmental sources.

FS: What are Child Advocates' fundraising strengths/weaknesses?
MM: Our main fundraising strength is the diversification of funding sources. In the previous fiscal year, we received 24 percent from foundations, 21 percent from corporations and law firms, 26 percent from individuals. We accomplish this by building relationships with all supporters — whether through meetings and events, or volunteer opportunities with our child clients and on the board of directors or various committees.