Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces Promotion of Amanda Dunn to Chief Advancement Officer

growth and impact across the organization.

Dunn brings executive-level leadership to this role, having served as Vice President of Programs for over four

years, where she guided the agency through one of the most significant periods of expansion in its nearly

45-year history. During her tenure, BBBS of South-Central PA experienced substantial program growth,

strengthened quality and outcomes, and expanded access to mentoring opportunities across its seven-county

footprint.

Throughout her leadership journey with the organization, Dunn has demonstrated a rare ability to align

mission, strategy, and resources. During her time serving in development leadership, the agency achieved a

165% increase in youth served, reflecting her ability to translate funding, partnerships, and community

engagement into real-world impact for young people and families.

As Vice President of Programs, Dunn oversaw the expansion and enhancement of signature initiatives

including Beyond School Walls, High School Bigs Leadership Programs, community-based mentoring, and

youth leadership and workforce-readiness efforts. Under her direction, the agency reached its highest service

levels in more than a decade while maintaining strong program quality, outcomes, and staff support.

"Amanda has an exceptional ability to connect strategy to impact," said Amy Rote, President and CEO. "She

understands how investment, partnerships, and innovation directly fuel outcomes for youth, and she leads

with both data and heart."

In her new role as Chief Advancement Officer, Dunn will oversee fundraising, donor engagement, corporate

and foundation partnerships, and long-term advancement strategy. This role was intentionally created to

reflect the organization's continued growth and its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and communitydriven

impact.

By leveraging her deep programmatic expertise, Dunn will ensure that advancement efforts remain tightly

aligned with outcomes, connecting supporters directly to the lives and futures they help shape.

"This role allows us to bring program insight and advancement strategy together in a powerful way," Dunn

said.

"Our community believes in this mission, and my focus is on ensuring we have the relationships, resources,

and systems in place to serve even more young people well into the future."

This promotion reflects BBBS of South-Central PA's broader organizational strategy to invest in leadership that

understands both impact delivery and resource development. By strengthening advancement capacity at the

executive level, the agency is positioning itself for long-term resilience, expanded reach, and continued

innovation in mentoring services.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA invites the community to celebrate this leadership milestone and

continue supporting the mission by volunteering, donating, and advocating for mentorship. Together, we can

ensure that more young people have access to caring mentors and pathways to success.

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA or to learn how to get involved, visit

bbbsscpa.org.