FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Susan Rolston
Chief Executive Officer
727-518-8860
susanr@bbbspc.org


LARGO, FL - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County, a non-profit organization which helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring, has hired a new Vice President of Development, Michael Sutton. Mr. Sutton will work with the Board of Directors and CEO to ensure the fund development goals for the organization are met.

“We are very pleased to have Mr. Sutton join our team,” says Susan Rolston, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County. “Mike brings with him an excellent amount of experience and expertise, which will help the organization better serve our Bigs and Littles and help continue our success.”

Prior to his new position, Mike served as a development officer with Habitat for Humanity in Texas. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and also received his certificate in fundraising management from Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. Mike is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.


About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps vulnerable children beat the odds. The organization depends on donations to help recruit volunteers and reach more children. Funding is used to conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven to improve children’s odds for succeeding in school, behaving nonviolently, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and breaking negative cycles. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County includes Hernando and Citrus Counties.


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