Hopeworks is so excited to welcome our new Director of Development, Angel Serrano, to the Hopeworks team!
Angel’s background is primarily in nonprofit fundraising, as she previously worked for local, national, and international nonprofit organizations such as the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, MANNA and the Food Bank of South Jersey.
Her most recent position was at Soroptimist International of the Americas in Philadelphia, as the Director of Fund Development. She was responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies for the organization's annual fund, digital marketing, and stewardship. In addition, she worked as part of a cross-functional team on a 100th Anniversary capacity building campaign.
Angel was born in Camden and currently resides in Burlington County. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Rutgers University and became a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in 2015. On a personal note, she has been married to her husband for 8 years and they have a dog named Justice. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling.
Hopeworks is lucky to have a professional of Angel’s expertise, experience and energy joining our team!
Several years ago, I was searching for restaurant jobs online with no clear direction, when a friend recommended Hopeworks. This nonprofit social enterprise is dedicated to training young adults in the technology fields that will propel them into living-wage careers. Before learning more about the Hopeworks program, I was skeptical that I would achieve success. […]
Bree can take time to celebrate now, but her journey to success wasn’t always smooth sailing. Despite a long history of healthcare experience, job opportunities dried up, leaving her feeling lost. But Bree was determined to chart a new course, and refused to let setbacks define her. With unwavering dedication and a willingness to ask […]
The work that we do here is centered around elevating the professional and personal lives of our young professionals, breaking the cycle of poverty, and placing amazing young adults in living wage permanent jobs! In the midst of doing that work, we are often recognized by publications, media, and other organizations. We truly appreciate any […]
