Jo-Anne Silverman has been appointed director of fund development for the United Way of Greater Victoria. She was most recently advancement manager at the Camosun College Foundation for more than nine years. Previously, Silverman was head of development for the Winnipeg Art Gallery, director of advancement at Glenlyon-Norfolk School and, for 12 years, senior development officer at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. "She brings the perfect combination of skill and community ... we are very excited that Jo-Anne has joined the United Way team," said CEO Linda Hughes. In her new position, Silverman is responsible for building major and planned gifts programs, overseeing the annual campaign and cultivating awareness of the mission of the United Way.
