Dan DeSaegher, CFRE Joins TERI as Chief Development Officer

Seasoned non-profit executive leads fundraising efforts for TERI Campus of Life

SAN MARCOS, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TERI is pleased to welcome Dan DeSaegher as its new Chief Development Officer. Dan will be spearheading the fundraising efforts needed to complete the new 20-acre TERI Campus of Life. The Campus, designed to deliver groundbreaking special needs programs and services to children and adults with autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disorders, will serve approximately 2700 individuals across Southern California.

"Dan has a passion for connecting people with purpose. His humanity coupled with his extensive experience building diverse fundraising portfolios and other revenue assets is essential to completing the Campus and advancing our innovative special needs programs," commented Cheryl Kilmer, TERI CEO and Founder.

"I'm honored to be a member of the TERI leadership team and am inspired by its commitment to excellence and personalized service to others," said DeSaegher. "Completing the amazing Campus of Life will fulfill TERI's vision to increase access to its innovative programs and opportunity to thousands of kids and adults with special needs."

Prior to joining the TERI leadership team, DeSaegher served in senior development roles with respected San Diego non-profits such as Refuge for Women SoCal, GenerateHope, and Point Loma Nazarene University. In addition to fundraising, his responsibilities included strategic planning, community relations, and financial stewardship. Before transitioning to his work at non-profit organizations, DeSaegher held leadership roles for over 17 years at Qualcomm.

About TERI
Located in Oceanside and now also in San Marcos, CA, the TERI (Training, Education, Resource Institute) has provided highly specialized services and programs for individuals with special needs since 1980. This includes people with autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, brain trauma, severe behavioral disorders, dual diagnoses, and learning disabilities. The organization's 20-acre TERI Campus of Life, under construction in San Marcos, will offer everything from two non-public schools, to fine and performing arts, health and wellness, therapeutic equestrian programs, and much more. TERI now serves over 900 children and their families and employs more than 500 people. When completed the Campus will have the ability to serve 3 times TERI's current number of clients and also serve as a dining, entertainment, and learning destination for the community. For more information go to http://www.teriinc.org.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how to support the TERI Campus of Life, contact Dan DeSaegher at [email protected].

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SOURCE TERI