WARTBURG’S EXECUTIVE FUNDRAISER LEADER

Rose Cappa-Rotunno, a professional fundraiser with more than 30 years of experience has been appointed as Wartburg”™s new executive leader for the Office of Institutional Advancement at the Mount Vernon-based comprehensive senior residential and health care services facility.

Cappa-Rotunno will be responsible for the management of activities related to fundraising, donor relations, community relations, event management and other activities that enhance streams of income from individuals, foundations and corporations.  Most recently, Cappa-Rotunno was president and founder of the  Wartburg Event Department where she produced more than 30 events and fundraising campaigns annually.  Previously she worked for the United Negro College Fund, the American Red Cross and Pace University.  She has a bachelor”™s degree in international business management from Pace University. 

Dr. David Gentner, president and CEO of Wartburg, said: “Wow, sometimes the stars align and as we emerge from the devastation of the pandemic, Ms. Cappa Rotunno will bring her unrivaled reputation and years of nonprofit fundraising experience to this organization.”