Speaker Friday, August 7, 2026

What does it take to sustain one of Nashville’s most trusted animal welfare organizations for 80 years? Every rescued dog or cat represents a story of hope, whether the animal was saved from neglect, surrendered because of changing family circumstances, or simply waiting for the right home. Join the Green Hills Rotary Club as Anna Willoughby, Director of Development for the Nashville Humane Association, shares how the organization continues to provide compassionate care, connect pets with loving families, and secure the resources necessary to serve both animals and the community for generations to come.

Join us at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Boy Scout Service Center on Hillsboro Road for a presentation titled, “Nashville Humane: Keeping Nashville Humane for 80 Years.”

Anna Willoughby serves as Director of Development at the Nashville Humane Association, where she leads fundraising initiatives that include major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, planned giving, and special events that advance the organization’s mission. Before joining Nashville Humane, Willoughby worked with PEDIGREE Foundation, supporting grantmaking efforts for animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout the United States.

Throughout her career, Willoughby has been passionate about connecting people with causes they care about and helping nonprofit organizations build meaningful, lasting relationships with their supporters. During her presentation, she will discuss the Nashville Humane Association’s impact on the community, the work required to sustain an organization that has served Middle Tennessee for eight decades, and how community support continues to create brighter futures for homeless pets.

Whether you are an animal lover, a supporter of local nonprofit organizations, or simply interested in learning what it takes to operate one of Nashville’s most respected community institutions, join us for this conversation.

For more information see www.nashvillehumane.org

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