RALEIGH, N.C. - - Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia has hired Peggy Shriver as the organization’s chief development officer. In this role, Shriver will provide vision and leadership for Easter Seals UCP philanthropic priorities and goals throughout North Carolina and Virginia.

Shriver has an extensive background in fund development, building effective fundraising teams and developing long-term relationships and connections with non-profit supporters and corporate partners. Peggy and her family recently relocated to Cary, NC from Michigan where she was the executive director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan. Her past experiences include national director of event marketing for Easter Seals National and chief development officer for Special Olympics International.

“Peggy brings an energetic passion and talent for inspiring people and organizations to invest their time and resources in special causes,” said Connie Cochran, president and CEO of Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia. “We are excited to have Peggy on our team; she will be successful ensuring that Easter Seals UCP continues to deliver our brand promise of connecting people in need to meaningful solutions.”

“I am honored to join Easter Seals UCP,” said Shriver. “There is nothing more rewarding nor uplifting than to contribute to something much bigger than ourselves. I am inspired by the work that Easter Seals UCP is doing and the thousands of individuals and families that the nonprofit serves. I am excited to being a part of the team.”