Troy, NY – WMHT Public Media, a multichannel public communications organization serving Eastern New York and Western New England, today announced the addition of Patrick Carpenter as vice president, chief advancement officer.
Most recently, Carpenter worked as senior director of development for New England Public Media (NEPM), where he supervised an 8-person team responsible for all fundraising efforts. In this capacity, he increased mid-level fundraising by 70% and major gifts by 30% in 2023.
Prior to joining NEPM, Carpenter held institutional advancement positions in higher education including roles with Holyoke Community College, Westfield State University, Boston College Law School and Elms College. He also serves in a volunteer capacity as the president of the Southampton Youth Athletic Association and recently served as Sponsor Liaison for the CASE District I Annual Conference Committee.
“Patrick is an accomplished, results-driven leader,” said Anthony V. Hayes, President and CEO of WMHT. “He has consistently delivered outstanding revenue growth throughout his career and his passion for public media is clear. His experience, knowledge and enthusiasm will be an asset in furthering WMHT’s mission to enrich communities throughout the Capital Region.”
Carpenter holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Elms College in Chicopee, MA and earned his Master of Science in higher education administration from Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA.
“I am thrilled to be joining the leadership team,” said Carpenter. “I look forward to contributing to the growth of the organization and working with the dedicated and talented team at WMHT to achieve our fundraising goals.”
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About WMHT Public Media
Serving Eastern New York and Western New England, WMHT Public Media is the only locally owned, nonprofit, multichannel public communications organization that reaches beyond the traditional broadcasting model to act as a leader by convening arts, culture, learning and civic interests. WMHT focuses on community, culture and connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement through television, radio, digital media, and educational services. Services include WMHT-DT (17.1), WMHT-Create (17.2), WMHT-World (17.3), WMHT PBS Kids (17.4), WMHT-FM 89.1 & WRHV-FM 88.7 (classical public radio), and WEXT Radio 97.7/106.1 (AAA public radio). WMHT also operates RISE, a radio reading service for the blind and print disabled.