Julie Jurden is the Vice President of Development for the KVC Foundation. The KVC Foundation seeks strategic investments and donations from multiple funding sources – federal, state, private foundations, corporate foundations, and individuals – to support medical and behavioral healthcare, social services and educational programs and initiatives that strengthen families and communities. Philanthropy allows KVC to be agile and innovative in its approach to strengthening families, preventing child abuse and neglect, and helping people achieve mental health wellness.

Julie’s commitment to building effective teams and her understanding of the intricate processes involved in project development uniquely prepared her to channel her skills and experience in her current role. With a passion for creating positive change, Julie is devoted to leveraging her skills to drive fundraising initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the mission of KVC.

Julie has a wealth of experience and a unique blend of skills acquired through a 37-year career in the private for-profit sector. With a strong foundation in business acumen, relationship-building, and team leadership, she successfully managed the development of multiple retail lifestyle centers as the Vice President of Development for RED Development. In this role, Julie navigated the entire project management lifecycle including the strategic sourcing of funding from diverse channels, including government entities, private investors, and financial institutions.

Throughout her career, Julie has served on many nonprofit boards in leadership roles and understands the challenges that face these organizations.

Julie earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Virginia in Sociology with a minor in Religious Studies.

“It is my great desire to play a role in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues and creating a brighter future for countless children and adults. Mental health challenges affect individuals from all walks of life, and assisting in providing funding that can help deliver crucial resources, therapy, and support systems that empower individuals to navigate their journeys toward recovery and resilience is vital. Every dollar raised is a step closer to fostering a society that prioritizes mental wellbeing, ensuring that no one has to face their battles alone. Unfortunately, most of us have been touched in some way by mental illness and the challenges it presents. Hopefully, together we can transform lives as well as build more compassionate and understanding communities that value and support mental health for generations to come.”

-Julie Jurden