VICTORIA CELLA JOINS UNITED WAY OF LONG ISLAND AS DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

United Way of Long Island is pleased to announce that Victoria Cella has joined the organization as Director of Business Development. She is responsible for overseeing corporate giving strategy, including developing and activating business relationships. 
 
Victoria brings 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector with expertise in fundraising development and special events. She most recently served as Senior Development Manager at March of Dimes where she oversaw Long Island donor recruitment, development and cultivation. Immediately prior, Victoria served as Development Director at Cystic Fibrosis Foundation where she organized signature events, raising over $600,000. 
 
“Victoria is a seasoned professional, expert in leveraging relationships. Her ingenuity in cultivating revenue streams will certainly be advantageous to our organization. We are pleased to welcome her to the United Way family,” said Craig Fligstein, Chief Development Officer of United Way of Long Island. 
 
“I am honored to join an organization that excels in collaborating with local businesses and organizations to make a meaningful impact on Long Island residents,” Victoria said. 
 
A resident of Oakdale, Victoria resides with her husband, Steve, and dog, Roxy. They have three adult children. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from State University of New York at Brockport.
 
About United Way of Long Island     
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We recruit people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done.  LIVE UNITED® is a call to action for everyone to become part of the change.  United Way of Long Island is part of a worldwide network spanning across 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit UnitedWayLI.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  
 
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