World Pediatrics Executive Director of Development Placement

Turnkey For Good recruited and placed Alyssa McBride to World Pediatrics as the Executive Director of Development in Richmond, VA.

McBride has over 25 years' experience in the social good sector, having served at Trinity Episcopal School most recently as Director of Development and Alumni Relations, as well as All Saints Catholic School and Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter.

Alyssa holds a master’s degree in public administration/Nonprofit Management from the University of Arkansas and has completed executive education programs at Harvard Kennedy School. She is a recognized leader in the Richmond community, having been named one of Style Weekly Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” and receiving the Stettinius Award for Nonprofit Leadership from The Community Foundation. 

“Alyssa’s proven track record in fundraising and her passion for our mission make her an invaluable addition to our team,” said Vafa Akhavan, Chief Executive Officer at World Pediatrics. “We are confident that her leadership will not only enhance our fundraising efforts but also deepen our connections within the Richmond community.”

World Pediatric’s mission is to heal more children, in less time, by transforming access to advanced pediatric healthcare. The organization partners with governments, health workers, and organizations to ensure that children in lower-resource settings have access to safe, timely surgical care. When children are healed, the social and emotional health of families is restored, and the economic productivity of communities is strengthened.

Turnkey supports nonprofits in organizational leadership and development efforts. Turnkey’s team of consultants, with deep in-house experience at some of the world’s most successful nonprofits, can help your organization overcome challenges and meet goals. We lean in through project engagement, strategic planning, coaching, and permanent and interim staffing.