MEDIA CONTACT: Stacy Archambault FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (619) 243-3432 office January 13, 2016 (951) 837-5706 cell sarchambault@sdhumane.org

San Diego Humane Society Hires Notable Chief Philanthropy Officer

Brian Daugherty Brings With Him More Than 20 Years of Philanthropy Experience SAN  DIEGO  —  San Diego Humane Society welcomes Brian Daugherty as its new Chief of Philanthropy. With more than twenty years of experience, Daugherty brings with him an expansive career in philanthropy, donor relations and annual giving. Daugherty spent the past seven years as a senior fundraiser for the University of San Diego where he served as Senior Director of Development and Donor Relations at the USD School of Law.     Daugherty and the Philanthropy team at San Diego Humane Society are responsible for raising the vital funds necessary to enable the organization to fulfill its mission to take care of homeless animals and ‘Inspire Compassion’ in our community. “This position with San Diego Humane Society is the perfect way to combine my professional experience in philanthropy with my passion and love for animals. I look forward to making an impact on this community to improve the lives of thousands of homeless animals.” “We’re very fortunate to have someone with Brian’s level of experience and knowledge lead our Philanthropy team,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “As a nonprofit organization relying solely on contributions from the community, this role is vital to enabling us to care for the 30,000 animals who will come through our doors this year. And Brian is the ideal candidate to lead the team.” More About Brian Daugherty’s Professional Background

Brian’s work experience includes notable organizations such as the Baltimore Symphony; the Baltimore Zoo; the University of Baltimore; the University of California, San Diego; and San Diego State University. He has served as the fundraising chair for several nonprofit organizations and is a frequent presenter to such organizations as the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Annual Giving Professionals Network (AGPN), and Academic Impressions.

Brian graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He also holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of San Diego. He currently lives in San Diego with his wife Kathleen, their three children and his devoted companion, “Barney the Bagle.”

About San Diego Humane Society Serving San Diego County since 1880, San Diego Humane Society’s scope of social responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. San Diego Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services to ‘Inspire Compassion’ in our community, prevent cruelty/neglect, provide medical care, educate the community on the humane treatment of animals and provide safety net services for all pet families needing assistance with keeping their pets. As one of San Diego’s oldest nonprofit organizations, San Diego Humane Society has campuses located in Escondido, Oceanside, and San Diego as well as adoption centers inside Petco stores throughout San Diego County. San Diego Humane Society is supported solely through contributions, grants, bequests, investments, proceeds from the Muttique retail store and small fees for services. For more information or to view our current animals available for adoption; please visit www.sdhumane.org.

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