Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo Welcomes Jodi Farschman
as Director of Development
TOLEDO, Ohio — Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo is pleased to announce that Jodi Farschman will join the organization as Director of Development, effective Aug. 17.
Jodi brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement to Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a passion for connecting individuals, organizations, and philanthropic partners around missions that create lasting, measurable impact for children, families, and communities.
In her new leadership role, Jodi will provide strategic direction for the organization's comprehensive development program, overseeing annual giving, major gifts, foundation and corporate partnerships, planned giving, capital and special initiatives, stewardship, and fundraising strategy. She will lead the Development team while working closely with President & CEO Jim Ravas, Chair(s) of the Development Committee, Board of Trustees, volunteers, community leaders, and philanthropic partners to expand charitable investment and advance the Club's long-term vision of serving more young people throughout Northwest Ohio.
Jodi is passionate about helping young people throughout Northwest Ohio reach their full potential. During the past six years, she has served as an educator working with at-risk students, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges many young people face and the transformative role organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo play by providing safe places, caring mentors, and life-changing opportunities. Prior to her work in education, Jodi served as Development Director for Bittersweet Farms and held development leadership roles with the University of Toledo Foundation, where she cultivated meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, corporations, foundations, and community partners to advance missions that improve lives. Her unique combination of fundraising expertise, educational experience, and servant leadership reflects her commitment to bringing people together to create greater opportunities for the next generation.
Jodi and her husband, Chad, reside in Toledo and are the proud parents of two adult sons.
"We are excited to welcome Jodi Farschman to Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo as our Director of Development," said Jim Ravas, President & Chief Executive Officer. "Jodi is an accomplished development leader whose experience, integrity, and passion for serving young people make her an exceptional addition to our leadership team. As we continue building one of the premier youth-serving organizations in Northwest Ohio, her strategic leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to philanthropic excellence will strengthen our development program, deepen relationships with our supporters, and help accelerate our mission of providing every young person with the opportunity to achieve a great future."
Reflecting on her appointment, Jodi shared, "I am honored to join Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and become part of an organization with such a rich legacy of serving young people. I look forward to partnering with our Board of Trustees, donors, volunteers, staff, and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy, expand opportunity, and help ensure that even more children and teens throughout our region have access to the life-changing experiences the Clubs provide."
Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo enthusiastically welcomes Jodi to the organization and looks forward to the leadership, vision, and dedication she will bring as the Club continues its strategic growth and unwavering commitment to helping more young people achieve their full potential.