July 21, 2004
Raleigh City Museum Names Dianne Davidian Director of External Affairs

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 21, 2004) - Dianne B. Davidian has joined the staff of the Raleigh City Museum as Director of External Affairs. Davidian, who has been active in community affairs locally for many years, will lead the museum’s fundraising efforts and work toward increasing awareness of the museum and its mission.

"We are thrilled to have someone with Dianne’s qualifications and experience promoting the museum," said Martha H. Waters, chairwoman of the board of directors. "Instead of being one of Raleigh’s best kept secrets, our goal is to become one of the city’s prime cultural destinations and we are confident Dianne is the right person to help us achieve that goal."

"It is truly an opportunity to become involved with such an incredible resource for our community as we move toward a ‘new downtown’," said Davidian. "The museum is an excellent place for all to not only learn about our rich history, but to become engaged in an exciting transition for our capital city."

Among her many civic endeavors, Davidian has served as co-chair of the Triangle Division for the NC Museum of Natural Sciences capital campaign, co-chair of Raleigh Little Theatre’s capital campaign and board chair of the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Kids Voting North Carolina. She was a founding board member and past president of the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education.

Her most recent endeavors include serving on the Capital Campaign Steering Committee for the Junior League of Raleigh and as an executive board member for the Methodist Home for Children Foundation. Davidian was named "Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser" on National Philanthropy Day 2000.

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