DMANF Names Christopher M. Quinn as Executive Director
Washington, DC, March 9, 2009 — The Nonprofit Federation of the Direct Marketing Association (DMANF) today announced that Christopher M. Quinn, assistant vice president of Membership for the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU), has joined the DMANF as its executive director. He will report directly to Senny Boone, DMA’s senior vice president, Corporate & Social Responsibility, and will be based in DMA’s Washington, DC office.
In his new role, Quinn will direct the DMANF within DMA’s policies and procedures; advance the interests of nonprofit members in terms of public policy, education, creating networking opportunities; and promote the use of direct response fundraising methods for the sector. Additionally, he will serve as the top staff member for the DMANF, leading the execution of projects and setting priorities for the organization together with the volunteer leadership of the DMANF.
“We are fortunate to welcome Chris Quinn as the new executive director at this critically important time for the nonprofit community and its fundraisers, both within organizations and working on their behalf,” said Boone. “The challenges are numerous, as nonprofits must do more with fewer resources, and the organization will be well-served under Chris’ direction and leadership, as well as his extensive policy background.”
Most recently, Quinn was assistant vice president of membership at the AALU, where he was responsible for managing the association’s Membership Department and Issues Alliance Program. Additionally, Quinn was responsible for the coordination of all Association departments in Member Relations, as well as creating and implementing a strategic membership plan that generated over $3 million in membership dues.
Prior to his role at AALU, Quinn served as the finance director for the Reed Hillman for Lt. Governor campaign in Massachusetts. In this role, Quinn developed a general fundraising strategy, planned and executed fundraising events, and managed the candidate’s direct mail campaign and fundraising calling sessions. Before that, Quinn served in a similar capacity for the “Jim Coffey for State Senate” campaign, also in Massachusetts. Before that, he served as legislative analyst in the Office of the Minority Leader in Boston, MA.
"I’m excited to be joining the DMANF team and working with such dedicated staff and volunteers,” Quinn said. “There will be many challenges facing us down the road, but with every challenge comes opportunity. With the help of our membership, I’m confident the DMANF will continue to grow and remain the preeminent organization for nonprofit advocacy and education.”
About the Nonprofit Federation of the DMA
The Nonprofit Federation of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is the leading association for nonprofit organizations that use direct marketing channels such as mail, Internet, email, telephone, and social networking to gain support from individual donors. For more than 25 years, the Nonprofit Federation (and its predecessor organizations) has served as an effective advocate for nonprofits both in Washington, DC and in all 50 states regarding postal rates and delivery service, data protection, fundraising accountability, and other legislative and regulatory issues that affect nonprofit fundraising. It also leads the way in professional education, market intelligence, and networking for its more than 400 member organizations. In 2007, Americans gave $229 billion to nonprofit organizations; the majority of those donations were the result of direct marketing. For additional information on the Nonprofit Federation, its work, and its member benefits, visit www.nonprofitfederation.org.
