Kathleen Kennedy Email & Phone Number

New London, New Hampshire, United States

As the Senior Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement at New London Hospital, I lead a team across multiple departments, including development, marketing and communications, community health, and volunteer services. Collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team, I ensure alignment with the hospital's mission and strategic initiatives. My role involves fostering relationships and partnerships, championing NLH's mission and values with internal and external stakeholders, and advocating for NLH's priorities to external constituents. Additionally, I facilitate comprehensive fundraising programs, cultivate relationships with donors and foundations, and coordinate efforts with Dartmouth Health system member development colleagues. In marketing and communications, I contribute to strategic plans and identify communication needs. Serving on the Senior Leadership Team, I spearhead strategic projects and promote effective communication within NLH and Dartmouth Health.

New London, New Hampshire

As the former Director of Community Relations and Development at New London Hospital, I led day-to-day departmental operations and supervised the community relations staff, encompassing development, marketing, communications, and volunteer services. During the hospital's centennial year, I strategized and developed comprehensive plans with community leaders, resulting in the acquisition of one hundred new donors. Spearheading a year-long fundraising initiative targeting the business community, I also co-led a committee of 25 community members and hospital staff for the hospital’s 100th-anniversary initiatives. Additionally, I provided support for marketing and communication activities, including service and provider advertising, press releases, and internal and external communications. Amid the challenges of the first three years of Covid-19 (2020 - 2023), my team assumed additional responsibilities, managing a team overseeing infectious disease screening for patients and visitors.

New London, Nh

Served as Director of Development at New London Hospital, directing and overseeing a wide range of philanthropic initiatives including Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Grants, and Planned Giving. Led the development of impactful fundraising initiatives and community events commemorating the hospital's 100th Anniversary. Managed fundraising volunteers, including Board level committees, and reported fundraising accomplishments and progress to Senior Management and the Board of Trustees.

New London, Nh

As Manager of the Annual Fund, Grants, and Stewardship at New London Hospital, I orchestrated comprehensive development activities, consistently raising over $350,000 annually. Through strategic donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, I fostered strong relationships with donors, grantors, volunteers, and community leaders. Efficient grants management ensured compliance and accountability for all gifts and grants, while also collaborating on a successful $2.2 million capital campaign for a new rural health center. Additionally, I organized and executed fundraising events, managed the hospital's rotating art program, collaborated with community volunteer committees, and contributed to the Friends of New London Hospital quarterly newsletter with engaging donor spotlight stories and philanthropic content.

Manchester Nh

As the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) Operational Partner Manager at the Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®), I spearheaded the advancement of FLL programs across a defined region, collaborating closely with operational partners and sponsors to ensure high-quality program execution. I played a role in securing funding for regional development initiatives, including educational outreach, STEM training, team expansion, and tournament support. Cultivating relationships with major sponsors such as Rockwell Collins, Rockwell Automation, Intel, and the Kauffman Foundation, I facilitated key partnerships to drive program growth. Additionally, I took the lead in organizing and coordinating annual partner conferences and served as the Head Volunteer Coordinator for the World Festival at the FIRST Championship, overseeing recruitment, training, and management of over 200 volunteers for an event hosting thousands of participants and spectators. As a liaison to the FIRST Development office, I served as the primary contact for grants, sponsorships, and other funding sources impacting the FLL program in the United States.

As Assistant Director of Marketing & Admission at the School of Community Economic Development (SCED) within Southern NH University, I orchestrated and managed logistics for a range of events, from SCED Speakers’ Series to alumni gatherings and recruitment workshops. I extensively traveled nationally and regionally to promote SCED’s graduate degree programs and professional institutes, fostering a diverse student body. Serving as a liaison between SCED and organizational partners such as the Peace Corps and Department of Justice, I facilitated community outreach initiatives to maximize exposure. Additionally, I oversaw the creation and maintenance of enrollment reports, developed print and electronic marketing materials, and collaborated with various university departments to ensure student satisfaction and implement new initiatives.

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Leadership

Ms, Organizational Leadership

Bs, Business And Sustainable Tourism Mangement, Business, Hospitality, Tourism

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Nutrition Sciences