ARHP Announces New Development Director, Rebecca Sager

WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2007) - The board of directors and staff of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), an education association comprised of leading health care providers, researchers, and educators in the field, are pleased to announce that Rebecca Sager has joined ARHP as its new development director.

"We are proud to welcome Rebecca to ARHP," said Wayne Shields, ARHP president and CEO. "Her extensive experience in all aspects of non-profit fundraising will help expand ARHP’s position as a trusted resource for education and information on reproductive and sexual health."

Rebecca brings extensive experience in fundraising and development to ARHP, having most recently served as the director of development for Alliance for Justice (AFJ). There, Rebecca was directly responsible for implementing, enhancing, and supporting multifaceted fundraising strategies to sustain and expand AFJ’s $5 million annual budget. Prior to AFJ, Rebecca served in key fundraising positions for progressive organizations such as the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, People for the American Way, and NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Rebecca joins ARHP at a time of substantial growth and program expansion. In her new role, Rebecca will oversee all ARHP fundraising activities including the cultivation and management of funder and donor relationships, as well as the development and implementation of new and diverse fundraising strategies and programs.