Deniz Satir is Selected as the New Executive Director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska

​Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC in Seattle) has announced the appointment of Deniz Satir as their new Executive Director. Deniz brings numerous strengths to the role, including a passion for supporting families in need as well as extensive nonprofit leadership experience. Both will serve her well as she helps drive RMHC in Seattle’s ongoing mission of providing comfort, care, and community to families that are dealing with significant medical challenges. 

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Her penchant for philanthropy as well as her proven track record in nonprofit development make her a great fit to lead RMHC in Seattle into a new era. ​

In speaking of her new Executive Director role, Deniz has said, 

I am honored to join Ronald McDonald House Charities and am excited to be a part of the RMHC family in Seattle. I am committed to building upon the strong foundation that has been laid to work collaboratively with our dedicated staff, volunteers, supporters and partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families during their most challenging times.

​Board President of RMHC in Seattle, Mark Sterrett, echoed this excitement by saying, 

We are delighted to welcome Deniz Satir to the Ronald McDonald House family. Her leadership skills, compassion, and innovative thinking will undoubtedly propel us forward toward our vision of being an organization where seriously ill children are surrounded by family and a supportive community close to the care they need with our hospital partners Seattle Children’s and Alaska Native Medical Center.

Please join us in congratulating Deniz and wishing RMHC in Seattle much success in the years ahead!

About Deniz

​Deniz Satir is an accomplished nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience leading organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at both the local and national levels. Over her career Deniz has built a reputation for developing and deploying innovative high-end, high-yield fundraising and donor engagement strategies and solutions. Her work has transformed national and local nonprofit organizations and the development teams that empower them. She brings an entrepreneurial, resilient, and flexible spirit to the challenge of building teams positioned for sustainable and scalable growth. She cultivates a major gifts and stewardship culture and creates customized solutions to take organizations from good to great.
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Deniz has a special passion for working with rising talent. She helps them understand the dynamics of philanthropy and strengthens their skills to navigate the business of fundraising. In an ever changing and challenging world, she believes in the impact of creative solutions and has a reputation within the national fundraising community for her nuanced expertise, transformational impact, dynamic speaking, and thoughtful leadership.

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About RMHC in Western Washington & Alaska

​RMHC in Western Washington & Alaska has been an integral part of the community for almost 40 years, providing resources for families going through medical crises thanks to the support of their founder and partner, the McDonald’s Corporation. Fulfilling their mission, they offer the comforts of home and much-needed services to families whose children require ongoing medical care nearby.

The Seattle House offers a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children – bedrooms and bathrooms, appliances, meals, and home items as well as self-contained apartments for bone marrow recipients that need to live in isolation. The Anchorage House offers a place for expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies as well as the families of pediatric patients to stay as well as access to the hospital’s on-site amenities. Both houses offer their respective communities the kind of support that is integral for families whose lives have been uprooted by unexpected medical events. Across both locations RMHC in Western Washington & Alaska is able to provide accommodations for 139 families to offer community during an extremely difficult time in their lives.

About Valtas
Valtas Group works as Interim Executive Directors, supporting organizations in times of transition and helps organizations navigate uncertainty during leadership change. We lead the search process in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as consultants for recruiting and search to support organizations identify the ideal Executive Director or leader. We also partner with board members and senior nonprofit leaders on a variety of strategic consulting assignments, offering comprehensive resources to guide your transition needs. Contact us to learn about our executive interim and placement services.

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