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BALTIMORE—Jesuit Volunteer Corps, a Catholic nonprofit that offers women and men an opportunity to work full-time for justice and peace in 34 U.S. cities and 6 foreign countries, expanded its executive team with the addition of James Campbell, of Northborough, Massachusetts, as the new director of advancement.

The position was created as part of the 2009 reorganization wherein JVC merged from what had previously been five separate organizations: JVC East, JVC Midwest, JVC South, JVC Southwest, and JV International. He is charged with developing new funding streams and elevating organizational awareness on a nation level.

"We conducted the search for our new director of advancement for several months and I have no doubt that we've made the right choice with Jim," said Kevin O'Brien, president of JVC. "As a former Jesuit Volunteer and board member, he has a history with JVC and has a personal connection with our work. He's a true asset."

Campbell brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, healthcare, and consulting. He has a history of implementing and managing successful fundraising efforts, including work on six capital campaigns throughout his career. Most recently, he provided strategic and business planning services as a Principal in Privileged Advisors.

"I have been a supporter of JVC for more than 30 years," said Campbell. "Our growth as a national and international force for good is truly compelling and I am excited to be part of this extraordinary venture. It's my privilege to provide young people with the opportunity to serve others and learn first-hand about real social justice issues."

Campbell has held positions as executive director for The Foundation for Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Nantucket, Massachusetts; vice president and chief development officer for New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts; vice president for development and public affairs for Spectrum Charitable Foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts; vice president of development for Caritas Christi Health Care System in Boston; vice president for development and alumni relations for Suffolk University in Boston; director of major gifts at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts; and director of development for the School of Law at Fordham University in New York.

An alumnus of Fordham University, Campbell was a Jesuit Volunteer in Newark in 1977. He returned to his alma mater to earn his MBA in finance in 1986. From 1986 to 1994, he served on JVC East's board of directors. He volunteers in Northborough, Massachusetts with the Northborough Library Committee, Northborough Southborough Pop Warner Association, his parish of St. Rose of Lima, as well as St. Francis House in Boston.

Based in four core values—social justice, simple living, community, and spirituality—Jesuit Volunteer Corps offers women and men an opportunity to work full-time for justice and peace. Jesuit Volunteers are called to the mission of serving the poor directly, working for structural change in the United States, and accompanying people in developing countries. For decades, Jesuit Volunteer Corps has worked in collaboration with Jesuits, whose spirituality the volunteers incorporate in their work, community, and prayer life. More than 250 grassroots organizations across the world count on Jesuit Volunteers to provide essential services. During their one to two years of service, volunteers integrate Christian faith by working and living among the poor and marginalized examining the causes of social injustice. JVC offers volunteers an experience that will open their minds and hearts to live always conscious of the poor and committed to the Church's mission of promoting justice in the service of faith. Learn more at www.jesuitvolunteers.org or www.facebook.com/jesuitvolunteers.