I am very pleased to announce that David Washington has accepted the position of Director of Library External Affairs and Advancement for the Temple University Libraries, effective April 10, 2007.

David brings a strong background in institutional advancement, fund raising, marketing, and community relations to the libraries. Most recently he has worked as Director of Planning and Development for the Partnership School Program at Temple University. At the Partnership School program, he was responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development program as well as for developing alliances with individuals and organizations within and outside of Temple to bring in-kind services and funds to the program.

Prior to his appointment at Temple, David was Senior Program Officer for seven years at The Philadelphia Foundation, a $300 million public charity. While at the Foundation, David was responsible for reviewing and evaluating grant applications submitted by non-profit organizations seeking grant support. In addition, David provided technical support services to nonprofits in an effort to help them build their capacity and enhance their overall programming. David also informed donors and prospective donors of the Foundation on a variety of issues and trends impacting our community to help ensure that the Foundation’s grantmaking remained relevant, strategic, and had a long-term impact.

Prior to his appointment to the Foundation, David was Assistant Vice President and Public Affairs Manager at PNC Bank for nearly a decade. At PNC, David was responsible for the oversight of its $3.4 million corporate contributions program, which supported non-profit organizations throughout the greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. I am very pleased that David is joining us and look forward to working with him to develop external funding sources and build community relations for the Temple University Libraries.

Larry P. Alford
Vice Provost for Libraries and University Librarian