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Ball Brothers Foundation Welcomes New Program Officer Dan Wolfert
Foundation: Ball Brothers Foundation
Dan Wolfert played baseball for Stonehill College and is "in the college's athletic hall of fame," per a press release.
Now he'll add another title to his resume: program officer for the Ball Brothers Foundation, a private family foundation based in Muncie, Ind., that's among the state's largest and oldest, per the Indianapolis Star.
"My personal mission aligns perfectly with the foundation's vision, and I am eager to leverage this role to make an even greater impact in the community I hold dear," says Wolfert, who starts his new position on June 3.
The 38-year-old says he's "thrilled to be part of an organization that empowers our community through philanthropy and leadership."
Wolfert's background includes work in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, as well as a degree in fundraising from Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, per the press release.
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