Northfield Retirement Community Hires Vice President of Fund Development
Northfield Retirement Community (NRC) has hired DawnMarie Vihrachoff as its new Vice President of Fund Development. Vihrachoff, who has extensive experience in fund development and grant writing, began her position on May 1, 2017. In her new role, Vihrachoff will aid in the planning and implementation of annual and long-range fundraising programs that support the strategic goals of NRC.
In addition to fund development and grant writing, Vihrachoff has experience in event planning, donor relations and giving program management. In her years of nonprofit leadership, she has worked on behalf of a variety of local nonprofit organizations, including the Center for Victims of Torture, Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota and Wellstone Action. Vihrachoff also serves as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, a position in which she leads the organization in their faith-based reproductive justice work and helps to organize donor stewardship materials and annual fundraising events.
NRC President and CEO Kyle Nordine said, “It is an exciting time for NRC. We are thrilled to have DawnMarie join our team. Her work experience, talents and energetic attitude will be a valuable addition to our team.”
When asked about her new position, Vihrachoff said, “Northfield Retirement Community does so much to encourage the physical and spiritual well-being of older adults. I am excited to work alongside other staff members, the Foundation Board and friends of NRC to grow an even stronger foundation of support.”
Vihrachoff lives in Hastings, Minn., with her husband and daughter. She can be reached at NRC at 507-664-3471 or dvihrachoff@northfieldretirement.org.
Northfield Retirement Community has a 45-year history of providing quality housing and services specifically designed to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of older adults. The organization currently operates or manages seven senior living facilities across the community: Northfield ParkView, SouthView Suites, Cannon Valley Suites, Northwood Pines, Northfield Manor, Evergreen Lodge (memory care facility) and Northfield Care Center. Providing a range of services – from round-the-clock care to minimal home care assistance – the housing options available focus on giving adults, age 55 or older, the assistance they need to lead healthy, meaningful lives.