Anne Ring Appointed Director of Fund Development and Communications at YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester

WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK (February 12, 2014) – Anne Ring of Yorktown Heights, a longtime community leader in the county, was recently appointed Director of Fund Development and Communications at the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester in White Plains.

“Anne is a familiar face in the community and is well-known for being a strategic leader who builds teams, develops relationships and drives results. Her experience and expertise will be a great benefit to our organization as we move forward into the future,” Rubino said.

Ring’s new appointment comes after Cynthia Rubino, newly appointed CEO/President of the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester, announced plans for fundraising and future growth at the YMCA. With more than 27 years of leadership experience and expertise in management, marketing, fundraising and community relations, Rubino said Ring’s expertise in community relations will help the Y’s efforts.

“I am honored to join the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester team as Director of Fund Development and Communications. The YMCA is such a key resource in our community,” Ring said. “I look forward to using my skills to help the YMCA in its mission to better youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in Westchester.”

In her new position, Ring will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising initiatives and overall development strategy for the organization. She will also provide the vision and direction for the YMCA’s marketing and public relations communications initiatives, and will work with the CEO to develop a brand strategy and image campaign to advance the YMCA’s overall mission and fundraising goals.

President of Heritage Communications, Ring provides advice to businesses and other organizations seeking help with product awareness, leadership positioning, marketing and overall visibility. She has developed marketing collateral material and community outreach programs for various groups, including The Daily Voice and the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. She has also designed and facilitated fundraisers and other special events to help benefit organizations like Hope’s Door and Hudson Valley Hospital Center.

Ring has chaired various fundraising luncheons and dinners for nonprofit organizations including Food Bank for Westchester and AHA Go Red for Women. Additionally, she has held the positions of Associate Publisher at the Daily Voice, Business Development Manager at Westchester Magazine, Associate Publisher at Trader Publications, and Adjunct Professor at Fordham University.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in English at Providence College and a Master of Arts in Public Communications at Fordham University and has been recognized by various organizations for community outreach efforts: a recipient of the Dominican Sisters Community Care Award, inductee of the Women’s Hall of Fame at Immaculate Heart Academy, and recipient of the Women in Communications Matrix Award.

The YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester is a multi-faceted operation that is one of the largest providers of childcare services in the county with more than 500 children a day in afterschool programs serving seven school districts. YMCA branches provide day care, fitness and pool facilities, housing, summer camps, and fitness classes. Camp Combe located on 80 rustic acres in the town of Putnam Valley services over 550 children and teens each day during the summer months.