Sarah Varney

Sarah Varney currently serves as Associate Director of Development Communications at Massachusetts General Hospital and Development Officer in Marketing Communications for Wentworth-Douglass Foundation, responsible for developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies to enhance donor engagement and community support. With extensive experience as an independent consultant, Varney provides development and marketing communications services to non-profit organizations across various sectors, including healthcare and education. Previously, Varney held positions such as Director of Advancement at Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, where fundraising and public relations were key responsibilities, and Director of Foundation Relations & Development Marketing at New Hampshire PBS, focusing on foundation funding. Varney’s early career included roles in communications and resource development at Seacoast Mental Health Center and United Way of the Greater Seacoast. Educational qualifications include an MA in Integrated Marketing Communication from Emerson College and a BA in Communications from the University of New Hampshire.