South Shore Habitat for Humanity , an organization which has delivered quality housing in partnership with families in need for 36 years, is pleased to announce that Tamar Schiess has joined the organization as Director of Development.

A resident of Duxbury, Schiess brings more than 20 years of fundraising experience working with a diverse group of nonprofit organizations. She has assisted organizations in meeting their fundraising goals through capital campaigns, grant writing, stewardship, major gifts and planned giving.

Schiess earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and a MBA in Public and non-profit management at Boston University. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Women in Development, Council for Advancement and Support of Education and The New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.

“Tamar is a valuable addition to our leadership team with a successful track record of fundraising campaigns,” said Beth Lyons, Executive Director at South Shore Habitat for Humanity. “She is a hard working and talented professional who will provide strategic vision for our annual goals and create partnerships within the community. We welcome Tamar to our team.”