Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center is pleased to welcome Irene Hammer-McLaughlin as its inaugural Director of Development. Irene brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit fundraising to her role. With a strong track record of raising transformative 6-, 7-, and 8-figure gifts, Irene has successfully led development teams and partnered with Board members in multiple sectors with a focus on medical fundraising in the Northeast.

In her new position as Director of Development, Irene will design and implement a momentous, first-ever capital campaign to support a new stand-alone health center and build a sustainable fundraising program to support HSNHC’s future growth.

Irene will work closely with and report to Charles Murphy, President/CEO, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders on fundraising initiatives. As DoD, she will also participate in strategic planning, develop the donor pipeline, further engage a passionate Board of Directors, and build HSNHC’s development team.

About Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

Located on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, HSNHC, a federally qualified health center, provides a comprehensive system of care that is responsive to the community’s health care needs. Since its founding in 1969, HSNHC has continued their mission to serve as a primary health resource through the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered medical care without regard to race, sex, color, political philosophy, religious beliefs, or one’s ability to pay. HSNHC is a firm believer that all people have the right to high-quality, available, and accessible healthcare.

For more information, please visit https://harvardstreet.org/