The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF) has named Katie Norton as its new Director of Development.

As Director of Development, Katie will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing UCF’s individual major donor program to meet the organization’s development fundraising goal and to build the individual donor base. Katie will also work toward expanding the base of corporate and foundation support for UCF’s programs.

In addition, Katie will play an integral role in the establishment and growth of The UCF House, the organization’s biggest initiative to date. Currently in its construction phase, The UCF House will be a “home away from home” for young adults undergoing cancer treatment in Baltimore.

Before joining the UCF team, Katie worked as the Director of Annual & Special Giving for the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation. She also served at the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine for seven years, both as a Major Gift Officer and Annual Giving Director.

Katie graduated from Boston University and currently resides in Glen Arm with her husband and two young sons.

About The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults and their loved ones impacted by cancer. Founded in 1997, the Ulman Cancer Fund works at both the local and national level to ensure all young adults (age 15-39) impacted by cancer have a voice and the necessary resources to thrive. For more information about Ulman Cancer Fund, visit: ulmanfund.org.