Barbara Duffy

Barbara Duffy is an experienced professional in nonprofit development and fundraising with a robust career spanning several organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Foundation & Family Relations at The Carroll Center for the Blind since July 2021, Barbara oversees all foundation and corporate funding efforts for the organization. Prior to this role, Barbara was the Vice President of Advancement at HopeWell Inc, where responsibilities included securing private funds for a primarily publicly funded organization. As Vice President of Development at BAMSI, Barbara was the first development executive focused on research and grant writing for a multi-service agency. Additionally, Barbara founded MY-TURN, Inc., a national organization aimed at assisting youth in transitions to education and employment. Barbara holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Elementary and Middle School Administration from Fitchburg State University, a Master of Education from Rhode Island College, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island.