Achieva Credit Union Foundation Announces New Director

Teresa Hibbard

The Achieva Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce Teresa Hibbard as the new Foundation Director, effective April 17th. In this leadership role, Hibbard will play a pivotal part in continuing the Foundation’s efforts to support and give back to the local community through meaningful seminars and events. Additionally, Hibbard’s new responsibilities will entail the management of inspiring foundation events, impactful fundraising efforts, and making transformative scholarships a reality.
 
“We are thrilled to have an incredible and skilled leader join our team,” said David Oak, Chief Marketing Officer at Achieva Credit Union. “Mrs. Hibbard’s experience leading nonprofit organizations in all capacities will be instrumental in providing innovative financial initiatives to those who need it most. She is a powerful addition to the Foundation.”
 
Achieva Welcomes Hibbard, who has more than twenty years of professional experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining the Achieva Foundation she served as the Public Relations and Development Director at the Salvation Army of Clearwater and Upper Pinellas County. Achieva Credit Union is a proud partner of the Salvation Army and is excited to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting the Angel Tree program.
 
Hibbard states she loves to create connections and collaborate with others on projects and programs that make a difference. Her goal is to be an asset to Achieva Credit Union and the community by advocating for the common good through financial services. Her specialties include nonprofit leadership, grant writing, project and public speaking, event planning, and human resources.
 
“As a Certified Fund-Raising Executive with more than 20 years of nonprofit and leadership management, I’m excited about this opportunity to provide foundational support to leadership, employees, members, and the community,” says Hibbard. “Through decades of service I recognize how vital it is to develop and maintain relationships in all lines of business, in conjunction with clear communication. A strategy that has proven and will continue to prove invaluable with donors, board members, and volunteers at Achieva Credit Union.”

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