Welcome to Development and Donor Services for BGHNC
In Development, we facilitate all giving to Boys & Girls Homes, our donor services, all media requests, event and volunteer coordination, grant writing and cooperation with all BGHNC corporate, foundation and civic club partners. Reach out to one of our Development specialists and let us know how we can help. We also have a mighty good time together while serving the organization.
Thank you for loving our kids!
BGHNC Development Staff
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Gary Faircloth, Interim Chief Mission OfficerAs the Interim Chief Mission Officer, Gary supports the work of the Development Department and works to strengthen ties with our corporate and civic club partners.
Gary Faircloth began his time at Boys & Girls Homes as a Boys Home boy and returned years later to lead the Development Department and become President of Boys & Girls Homes and is now retired, though serving temporarily with the Development Department.
910-646-3083
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Ray Cockrell, CFP®, Director of Gift PlanningRay Cockrell joined the development team at BGHNC in April 2005 with a focus on planned giving and major gifts and he has returned to his specialty in this position. Call him to talk about how he can help you with gift planning that will benefit you and Boys & Girls Homes.
He is a Certified Financial Planner and holds both a bachelor and master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In addition to his work, Cockrell is active in scouting and serves as a leader for the scouts in Troop 26 in Wilmington. Cockrell is an active member of the Wilmington Optimist Club, incoming Governor of the North Carolina East Optimist, and is an active member of his church.
He's been married to Kimberly for 33 years. They have two young adult sons. Mason is in the Navy and Joshua works in Greenville, NC.910.646.3083 ext. 204 (o) | ray.cockrell@bghnc.org
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Johnna Harrelson, Executive Assistant
Johnna Harrelson is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Mission Officer. She is the queen of keeping Development organized and decorating for all of our events. She is also the chief decorator for our Flemington Hall at Halloween and Christmas.
Office: (910)646-3083 ext. 260
Email: johnna.harrelson@bghnc.org
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Marie Kelly, Donor Management Lead
Marie Kelly is Development's go-to person for all donation and donor needs. She is also the secretary to our Alumni Association as the longest serving employee in Boys & Girls Homes history at more than 50 years!
Email: marie.kelly@bghnc.org
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Frances Davis, Donor Management Assistant
Frances Davis works with Marie Kelly to process all donations for Boys & Girls Homes.
Email: frances.davis@bghnc.org
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Lee Luzader, Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator
Lee Luzader is the center of volunteer recruitment and the manager of our special events on campus and out in the community. Call him to volunteer and get involved with Boys & Girls Homes.
Office: 910-646-3083, ext. 241
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Amanda Irwin, Director of Marketing and CommunicationsAmanda Irwin is all things media. She coordinates all media calls as well as all internal and external messaging, social media accounts, website development, advertising, photography, videography, storytelling, strategic marketing, the Alumni Story Network documenting our alumni's life stories and more.
Email: amanda.irwin@bghnc.org
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Emily Andrews, Foundation Relations and Grant Specialist
Emily Andrews handles all the local, state and federal grant writing for every Boys & Girls Homes program. She also handles documentation needs to make sure Thomas Academy and other programs are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Office: (910) 646-3083 ext. 299
Email: emily.andrews@bghnc.org
