Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester Welcomes Alyzza Ozer as Chief Development Officer

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) announces the appointment of Chappaqua resident Alyzza Ozer as chief development officer. Ozer, an attorney who specializes in innovative nonprofit fundraising and marketing, brings nearly 30 years of essential experience in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors.

“I am elated and honored to be part of an organization that has such powerful impact on our community by improving the futures of our kids,” Ozer said. “For six consecutive years, one hundred percent of our at-risk high school seniors have graduated on time with their peers, gone to college, and received many scholarships. This is one of many examples of the Club’s unparalleled returns on investment, making it a vital part of this community.”

In her new role, Ozer will help foster a culture of philanthropy within the Club and surrounding communities, lead staff and volunteers to expand fund development, and spearhead the implementation of strategies to develop donors as well as financial, volunteering, and mentoring contributions to support the Club.

Prior to joining BGCNW, Ozer served as senior vice president of resource development and community engagement at United Way of Westchester and Putnam, leading unique fundraising and programming projects for human health services. She additionally held the position of regional vice president of the Manhattan office of the American Cancer Society, where she led initiatives involving advocacy, family patient services, and fundraising.

“Alyzza’s warmth, professionalism, and considerable skills and leadership will unquestionably benefit this widely admired organization,” said Evan Kingsley, partner in Plan A Advisors, a strategic consulting firm for nonprofits and philanthropy.

Ozer earned a JD with a concentration in real estate tax/finance from The University of Miami, a BA in Philosophy from Goucher College, and was an Urban Planning Fellow at Johns Hopkins University. Ozer has enjoyed a career in commercial real estate and law for more than 20 years, completing $5 billion in deal value, concentrating on the needs of Fortune 500 corporations and property owners. She held senior positions including managing director at Jones Lang LaSalle, the largest public, global, commercial real estate firm.

Additionally, Ozer has served on many nonprofit boards and committees, including The American Diabetes Association, Variety Children’s Charity, The American Cancer Society, Women in Need, Young Women’s Leadership School, Good2Gether, National Education Association, The New York Bar Association, Forte Foundation. She has also served as an executive advisor to numerous start-up nonprofit organizations.

“The Club is thrilled to welcome Alyzza,” said R. Todd Rockefeller, president, BGCNW board of directors. “She will be an asset to our organization and we look to her leadership to further strengthen and expand our developmental programs, which will in turn support our mission and the Club’s youth.”

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
Celebrating its 75th year, the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester remains dedicated to its mission to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. A non-profit organization established in 1939, the Club has served more than 100,000 youth and welcomed nearly 10,000 volunteers, staff and board members over the years. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the Club’s 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, game room and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester currently serves 1,700 boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.