Subject: PRESS RELEASE: NDI Names New Director of Philanthropy
From: "Lauren Smiley" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:44:06 -0400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 21, 2014

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NDI NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today
that James van der Klok, the chief revenue officer of the nonprofit
organization One Drop, has become its new director of philanthropy.

“James is a welcome addition to NDI’s senior management,” said Kenneth
Wollack, president of the Institute. “His experience and expertise in
development and philanthropy will be a great asset as we continue to work
around the world in support of democratic institutions.”

Van der Klok has three decades of experience in development and nonprofit
work. He was director of United Way of America’s corporate leadership
program, served as president of Kids Voting USA, and consulted on
development and fundraising for American Oceans Campaign. As United Way
Worldwide’s vice president of organizational advancement, van der Klok was
responsible for raising funds in support of global programs in education,
financial stability and health.

“I am excited to continue expanding on the vast network of relationships
NDI has developed over the past 30 years to broaden its philanthropic
support,” said van der Klok.

Van der Klok holds a B.A. from Calvin College and a master’s of public
administration from Michigan State University. He has a long track record
of work in international development and humanitarian aid, having been
active in organizations working on volunteerism, AIDS, youth development,
and emergency food and shelter. He is a member of the Association of
Fundraising Professionals and the American Society for Public
Administration, and has taught numerous courses and seminars on
fundraising, development and philanthropy.

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
nongovernmental organization working to support and strengthen democratic
institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and
accountability in government. More information is available at www.ndi.org.

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*Lauren Smiley | Senior Coordinator*

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