Ozer, an attorney who specializes in innovative nonprofit fundraising and marketing, brings nearly 30 years of essential experience in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
“I am elated and honored to be part of an organization that has such powerful impact on our community by improving the futures of our kids," Ozer said. "For six consecutive years, 100 percent of our at-risk high school seniors have graduated on time with their peers, gone to college and received many scholarships. This is one of many examples of the club’s unparalleled returns on investment, making it a vital part of this community.”
In her new role, Ozer will help foster a culture of philanthropy within the club and surrounding communities, lead staff and volunteers to expand fund development, and spearhead the implementation of strategies to develop donors as well as financial, volunteering and mentoring contributions to support the club.
Before joining BGCNW, Ozer served as senior vice president of resource development and community engagement at United Way of Westchester and Putnam, leading unique fundraising and programming projects for human health services. She additionally held the position of regional vice president of the Manhattan office of the American Cancer Society, where she led initiatives involving advocacy, family patient services and fundraising.
"Alyzza's warmth, professionalism and considerable skills and leadership will unquestionably benefit this widely admired organization," said Evan Kingsley, partner in Plan A Advisors, a strategic consulting firm for nonprofits and philanthropy.
Ozer earned a J.D. with a concentration in real estate tax/finance from The University of Miami, a B.A. in philosophy from Goucher College and was an urban planning fellow at Johns Hopkins University.