Julie Lima joins YMCA of Greater Boston team as Senior Vice President/Chief Development Officer

The YMCA of Greater Boston is pleased to announce the recent addition of Newton resident Julie Lima as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.

For the last six years, Lima was the Vice President of Development for Cradles to Crayons where she served as Chief Strategist for Fund Development and as an advisor to the national and Boston boards. The YMCA also has a partnership with Cradles to Crayons, working together for the children of the Greater Boston area.

Lima has over 18 years of development experience in the Greater Boston area. Prior to her position at Cradles to Crayons, Lima was the Director of Leadership Gifts at the Pine Street Inn for four years. She has also held leadership positions at other high profile non-profits such as the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange and the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Stonehill College and a Master’s of Social Work from Boston College.

“The YMCA of Greater Boston prides itself on attracting top talent to communicate our commitment of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility—the Y’s areas of focus—and continuing to strengthen the community,” says James Morton, CEO and President of the YMCA of Greater Boston. “Julie has incredibly impressive fundraising credentials, leadership skills, and a phenomenal knowledge of the Boston area philanthropic landscape. We are fortunate to have her join our leadership team.”

Julie Lima’s email address is jlima@ymcaboston.org.

ABOUT THE YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON: The YMCA of Greater Boston is the state’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. Every day the Y works with thousands of men, women and children to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. With 13 branches in and around Boston, the Y partners with 250 organizations to meet unique needs of the communities it serves. The Y is committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. For more than 165 years, the Y has been developing skills and emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse populations, preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations and policymakers. The Boston YMCA is the first in the United States. www.ymcaboston.org