Leadership

Board of Directors

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David Casey, President

David Casey retired from Norwich University at the end of 2025 after 15 years as a front-line fundraiser. He ended his career as Associate Vice President of Development at Norwich which included managing and leading major gifts, leadership giving, and Planned Giving. He also served a stint as Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations. In his various roles, he has worked with alumni, parents and friends of the University across the country and understands the importance and impact philanthropy can have for both the donors and the organization. 

Prior to becoming a fundraiser, he spent 30 plus years in advertising, marketing communications and publishing. He is also a past president of the Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, past president of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, and has served as a director and volunteer on numerous non-profit committees over the years. David graduated from Norwich in 1980, and lives in South Hadley.

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Meghan Hoagland, Communications

Meghan Hoagland (she/her) is a well-rounded freelance communications and development professional passionate about helping nonprofits achieve sustainable growth through strategic communications and meaningful connections.

She holds a B.A. in International Relations with a minor in English from Muhlenberg College and brings nearly two decades of experience in storytelling as a photographer, videographer, and writer. Her work also includes user experience and web design, helping mission-driven organizations communicate effectively and connect with their communities online.

Meghan is a dedicated volunteer in her community and enjoys writing poetry, coaching basketball, and spending time gardening.

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Holly Martineau

Holly Martineau (she/her) is the director of development at United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region. Holly has over 30 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations in the Pioneer Valley both as a staff person and consultant. Holly got her start in development after volunteering to work the phones and discovering that she loved working with donors and asking for money.

She holds a BA from Springfield College and lives in South Hadley with her husband. Her super secret power is that she is a Certified Expert Knitter and shares her love of knitting through her YouTube channel, AmityKnitters.

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Jaclyn Mayo, CFRE, Secretary

Jaclyn Mayo serves as the Director of Resource Development at the United Way of North Central Massachusetts. She has worked with nonprofits throughout Worcester County and Greater Boston for over 20 years and deeply enjoys serving her own Fitchburg area communities through the United Way.

As an outgoing introvert, Jaclyn enjoys all aspects of fundraising: digging into spreadsheets and CRMs, strategic planning with her team, customizing donor communications, finding the perfect image for a direct mail letter, meeting with donors to share impact, and spending hours alone with a grant.

Jaclyn is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the Province 1 School for Deacons. She has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Bethel Seminary and Bachelor’s Degrees in Math and German from Hartwick College. In her free time, Jaclyn enjoys reading, video games, painting, and being active as an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church.

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Jillian Morgan

At the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Jillian oversees the Development team to plan and execute fundraising activities, boost engagement through volunteering, and develop communications strategies to raise awareness about the mission of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. 

Prior to joining the Food Bank, Jillian was involved in development for Meals on Wheels, and served as a tour manager for a nutrition education theater company that traveled across the country.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a M.B.A. in Entrepreneurial thinking and Innovative Practices from Bay Path University.

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Tom Navin, Treasurer

Tom Navin serves as Director of Development at Community Legal Aid, the sole provider of free civil legal help to low-income and elderly residents of Western Massachusetts. Community Legal Aid fights for justice for all, protecting homes, livelihoods, health, and families.

Prior to joining Community Legal Aid, Tom Navin served as Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at World Learning, an international education, development, and exchange organization. As Vice President he was responsible for developing and implementing the overall engagement and fundraising strategy for a prospect base of over 125,000 individuals.

Tom has been in the field of fundraising for over 25 years. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, he took on his first professional position at UMass. During his 18 year tenure at UMass Amherst, he held several positions in the development office including serving as Director of Annual Giving, where he oversaw significant growth in department in terms of dollars, donors, and function. During his tenure as Director of Annual Giving he was responsible for the coordination and implementation for all annual fund appeals for the University’s 200,000+ alumni.

Tom also earned a Master’s Degree in Education from UMass Amherst, with focus on Higher Education Administration. Tom joined the board of AFP-Western Mass in January of 2020, and also serves on the boards of Historic Northampton and the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts.