The Association of the Visually Impaired, Inc. (AVI) is proud to announce Beth A. Bate-Du Boff as its new Executive Director. In this role, Beth will serve as the chief spokesperson, representing the organization in the community; she will work with board committees and volunteers to develop and implement new strategies for fundraising to advance AVI’s mission and expand services to people with visual impairments. Beth will also supervise all areas of operations including: contract management, fiscal accountability, grants, fund raising, marketing, public relations and office management.
AVI is a non-for-profit 501 (c) 3, founded in 1973 to serve blind and visually impaired residents of Rockland and Orange Counties. AVI provides training to the blind and visually impaired to ensure independence and the ability to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle within the community in the home of their choice. The agency also provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation services, support meetings and escorted transportation services to the blind and visually impaired in Rockland County.
Ms. Bate-Du Boff brings over two decades of experience in fundraising including: conducting annual appeals, capital campaigns, planned giving, coordinating special events, stewardship and strategic planning. She also has extensive experience in the areas of marketing, public relations, program development and volunteer coordination. Beth joins AVI after serving as Interim Executive Director of Healing the Children, NJ. and Director of Marketing and Financial Development for the Rockland County YMCA, Lakeside Family and Children’s Services and Jawonio, Inc.
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She earned a BA in Journalism and Urban Communications from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. A long-time resident of Rockland County, Beth lives in Stony Point, New York with her husband and three sons. She has, in the past, been associated with other major voluntary groups such as Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Lions Club and Socks for Soldiers.
For more information on the Association for the Visually Impaired please call 845-574-4950.
