NEW ORLEANS – Jay Huffstatler has joined CrescentCare as director of development.
Huffstatler has 24 years of development and community leadership experience in New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Most recently, he held the position of chief advancement officer at New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. Previously, he served as senior development officer at Tulane University Law School and regional chief development officer for the American Red Cross in Louisiana and Mississippi. He also served as chief of staff and government claims lead for the BP Gulf Coast Restoration Organization with James Lee Witt Associates. He has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and an Associate of Arts from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
“Jay’s vision, insight, and fundraising expertise will be instrumental to our continued growth as we open our new Mid-City location at 2515 Canal Street,” said Alice Riener, CrescentCare’s chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to build upon the incredible foundation established over the last 40 years and eager to make an even more meaningful impact through our services and respond to the urgent needs of our community.”
Huffstatler serves as president of the board of the Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, communications committee chair and National Philanthropy Day co-chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New Orleans Chapter, and board member for Forum for Equality Louisiana. He is a 2022 graduate of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute.
“CrescentCare provides first-in-class lifesaving programs and health care services,” said Huffstatler. “I am honored to join a team doing such impactful work and look forward to implementing fundraising strategies to elevate and advance our important mission.”