Newport Creative Taps Jim Tedford to Join Animal Welfare Team

DUXBURY, Mass., March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Creative announced the addition of Jim Tedford to its growing fundraising team as Vice President of Business Development.  Before joining Newport, Mr. Tedford was Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives for a major manufacturer of pet products.  The move is a strategic part of the agency's growth plan and commitment to the animal shelter market.

"We see significant opportunities in expanding our multi-channel and integrated offerings, and to meet this growing demand Newport is adding experienced talent like Jim" said Board Chair and CFO, Mike Walsh.  "His proven track record of developing innovative, results-driven programs for leading animal welfare organizations underscores our commitment to, and ongoing investment in, the animal sector."   

Tedford brings to Newport an expansive background in shelter and animal welfare leadership as well as direct marketing and fundraising. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience in local and national animal welfare organizations and seven years managing direct response marketing in the sector. 

Tedford has led some of the nation's top animal shelters and provided counsel to many others from strategic planning to capacity building as well as maximizing direct response fundraising.   Most recently, Tedford is credited for helping build and grow a corporate partnership program with local shelters. 

Tedford has been a frequent speaker at animal welfare conferences and symposiums.  He is a certified animal welfare administrator and a leading voice in the industry. Jim's passionate commitment to this sector along with his ability to deliver exceptional strategic advice and fundraising counsel has helped him maintain long term client relationships.

"I joined Newport's cutting edge animal welfare team to be part of their entrepreneurial business model" said Tedford.  "It's a great opportunity to work for an agency that empowers its people and allows them to focus their energies on their clients.  Newport's got a talented team of senior strategists in place and I look forward to contributing to their ongoing expansion."

About Newport Creative Communications
Newport Creative is a leading fundraising consulting agency serving more than 70 nonprofit clients.  For over 30 years, Newport has paired results-driven direct marketing strategy, analytics and service with award-winning creative and design to help clients build long-lasting relationships with their donors.  For more information, visit www.newportcreative.com.

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