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After an extensive national search, Amy Kwas has accepted the position of Vice President of Development for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Amy will focus primarily on creating and sustaining relations with individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects to secure funds to support the museum’s extraordinary programs, exhibits and experiences.
As former Executive Director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Indiana for 12 years and Development & Communications Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Indiana Chapter for seven years, Amy brings nearly two decades of experience and leadership to the museum. Amy has extensive fund-raising experience in individual, foundation and corporate giving as well as special events, local and national not-for-profit philanthropy.
"We're thrilled to have Amy join our team at the museum,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen. “We were impressed with her innovative insight, work ethic and dedication to fund development. Amy shares our passion for transforming the lives of children and families and we look forward to her being a valuable addition to our leadership team.”
“I’m honored to join The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis because it’s a place that’s unique to this community and to my family and I’m inspired by the museum’s commitment to create transformative experiences for children and families,” said Kwas. “My primary goal is to look for opportunities for growth while increasing our corporate and philanthropic relationships to create long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. We have an incredible opportunity to enhance the museum’s position both locally and nationally.”
Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from DePauw University and a Master’s degree in Public Affairs with a Non-profit Management concentration from IUPUI.
About The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about the tourist attraction and museum, please visit www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Facebook.com/childrensmuseum and YouTube.com/IndyTCM.
