Jess Daugherty, Head Of Marketing - Special Olympics Northern California
Jess Daugherty is the Head of Marketing at Special Olympics Northern California. Before joining, she spent 20 years working in sports, TV, and media.
The organization helps over 30,000 athletes with sports events, health programs, and school activities for 82,000 students. They also train athletes to be leaders.
Jess switched to nonprofit work to make a real difference. She loves using sports to bring people together and create inclusive communities.
She focuses on building strong relationships with donors, officials, and sponsors. But what she enjoys most is how the athletes have changed her life in ways she never expected.
In this episode:
- 00:00 – Welcome to the Key Relationship Management Podcast Jess Daugherty
- 00:26 – The Power of Special Olympics Northern California
- 02:14 – Beyond Sports: Programs That Change Lives
- 05:54 – Building Key Relationships & Strengthening Community Bonds
- 09:06 – A Career with Purpose: Jess’s Personal Journey
- 10:49 – Final Message: Get Involved & Make a Difference!
- 11:57 – Closing Thoughts and Farewell
"We're really leaning into becoming more of a relational organization and putting effort into getting out into the community."
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