THE ORANGE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION (OCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Hurtt as its new executive director. With a deep commitment to service and a passion for strengthening Catholic parishes, schools and ministries, she brings both vision and heart to this important role.
“Meeting inspiring people is the added blessing I get from this remarkable work,” Hurtt said. “We want to help people live out their values, and it is extra special to think this is just the beginning.”
She is no stranger to OCF. She first joined the team in 2021 as the vice president of philanthropy for Catholic Schools and most recently held the title of executive vice president. She has extensive fundraising experience, including working with Diocese of San Bernardino, USC Caruso Catholic Center and Anaheim Family YMCA.
On July 1, Hurtt will assume the role of OCF’s executive director, as Steve Cameron transitions from executive director into becoming a member of the Foundation’s board of directors.
Hurtt shared, “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Steve for his leadership and The Orange Catholic Foundation Board for supporting me as I take this new step.”
Under Cameron’s leadership, OCF expanded its focus on educating donors and building partnerships with parishes and schools to integrate strategic, tax-smart planning into charitable giving. This sparked an increase in transformational gifts of stock, real estate, IRA assets, new endowments and in-will and trust gifts, helping secure stability and growth for the Catholic parishes, schools and ministries in the Diocese of Orange.
“It’s been an amazing three years at The Orange Catholic Foundation,” said Cameron. “I couldn’t be happier to know that Kathleen is going to become the executive director. When you are looking for someone to run an organization like this, you want someone with a strong Catholic vision, a lot of knowledge in fundraising, a lot of energy and management skills. I know that Kathleen and the team around her are going to do a wonderful job.”
Hurtt’s service to the Church stretches far beyond The Orange Catholic Foundation. Hurtt is an active parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Placentia, and serves on the parish finance council.
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