SAN FRANCISCO – Catholic Charities CYO San Francisco is pleased to announce that Anne Farrah has joined CCSF as Chief Philanthropy Officer. Her first day was October 27th.
Farrah, a 5th-generation San Franciscan, brings to CCSF more than 30 years of leadership in advancement, community relations, and building community partnerships for non-profit organizations. She is the granddaughter of former CCSF Board of Directors member, Michael J. Driscoll.
“I’m honored and grateful for the privilege and opportunity to serve and contribute to the well-being of our community through the extraordinary work of the 30+ programs of CCSF which serve and advocate for the poor, the sick, the distressed, children, youth, families immigrants and seniors.” Farrah said. “I hope to play an instrumental role in helping CCSF ensure long-term success in the years to come and to have a positive impact on bringing increased growth, sustainability and purpose anchored in CCSF’s strong mission, serving the communities of San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo. I look forward to working with our programs, donors and community.”
In her previous roles at Palo Alto University, Mercy High School, University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University and 826 Valencia, Farrah was involved with all aspects of comprehensive advancement programs, including principal and major gift fundraising.
“We are so excited that Anne has joined Catholic Charities. Her knowledge and experience will prove invaluable to sustain and grow our organization, and her values perfectly align with the mission and values of our agency,” said Ellen Hammerle, CEO of Catholic Charities.
We are honored to welcome Anne to our community, and we believe that her decades of experience and expertise will be invaluable in fostering a culture of philanthropy at Catholic Charities CYO SF.
About Catholic Charities San Francisco
Catholic Charities is one of the largest, most comprehensive human services agencies in Northern California, reaching more than 50,000 people annually in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. We are an integral part of our communities and play a role in keeping our neighborhoods diverse, productive, safe, and healthy through more than 30 programs. We provide a positive impact through our social justice advocacy informed by our values of compassion, respect and accountability.
We create lasting, data-driven solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in our community – homelessness, inequality, aging in isolation, generational poverty, HIV/AIDS, and immigration, to name a few. These are challenging issues that we face with determination, tenacity, and collaborative problem-solving with those we serve. Our results change lives for everyone every day.
