Baker Senior Center Naples Names Morrison as Chief Development Officer

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support local seniors and their families, has announced the appointment of Timothy J. Morrison as Chief Development Officer.

In this role, Morrison will work with the President and CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples in developing fundraising strategies, preparing gift proposals and solicitation letters, designing fundraising campaigns, and donor development. He also will participate in the development and coordination of special events and programs throughout the year.

Morrison has been working in development, membership and fundraising in Southwest Florida since 2008. Prior to joining Baker Senior Center Naples, he was Development Director for WGCU Public Media. Before that, he served as a Development and Membership Specialist for the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. He also built and enhanced successful donor programs at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.

A resident of Naples since 2005, Morrison has been a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) through CFRE International since 2016 and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Everglades Chapter since 2010. His prior career in New York City was in anticounterfeiting enforcement in the fashion industry. Morrison earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the State University of New York – New Paltz.

“We are delighted to welcome Tim to our leadership team,” said Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President/CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples. “His extensive knowledge of the Southwest Florida landscape will be key to expanding our community fundraising activities which support the vast majority of our critical social services for older adults.”

Baker Senior Center Naples is the only human services agency of its kind, providing “one-stop shop” services addressing the emotional and social needs of seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties. Since opening its doors in 2014, the organization has seen a surge in the depth and scope of need for comprehensive senior services in this region.

All programs and services are provided by licensed and credentialed professionals. These include Structured Dementia Respite Support; Geriatric Case Management and Senior Outreach Programs; and Geriatric Mental Health Counseling as well as a Food Pantry.

An average of 40 different social, educational and wellness programs also are offered each week thanks to a dedicated corps of more than 200 trained and vetted volunteers. Among these social programs are classes in art, music and film; brain fitness and educational seminars; courses in technology and computer science; physical well-being; and interest groups. The center serves everyone regardless of backgrounds and beliefs.

Baker Senior Center Naples is one of just 111 senior centers all across the United States, including just eight located within the state of Florida, to achieve accreditation from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). Accreditation means that the senior center meets the standards as developed by NISC in developing quality programs and services to meet the needs of seniors in the community.

For additional information on Baker Senior Center Naples and its comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors, visit www.NaplesSeniorCenter.org.