KPOV High Desert Community Radio hires Linda Orcelletto as executive director to guide station
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio is pleased to announce Linda Orcelletto as its new executive director. Orcelletto brings nearly 25 years of combined nonprofit experience to the KPOV team of three other staff and more than 100 volunteers.
The duties and responsibilities of this position are the culmination of her experiences working and volunteering with nonprofit organizations in fundraising, board, operational and financial management, community engagement, grant writing, donor management, marketing, strategic planning, plus project management.
“I truly believe that the position as station manager for KPOV is my life’s purpose,” says Orcelletto, who moved from Wisconsin 1996. She followed KPOV on its journey from when it began, to celebrating its 20th anniversary of community conversation. “I hope my experiences will allow KPOV to thrive into the next 20 years.”
Orcelletto feels her super power is the ability to create community by finding similarities versus focusing on differences of various perspectives.
Orcelletto has worked with, and volunteered for, various nonprofits including United Way, the Deschutes Historical Museum, Bend Chamber, Humane Society of C.O., Skeptoid Media, 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon and SAGE. Orcelletto is the current City Club of Central Oregon board chair. As the owner of Orcelletto Communications, she has assisted other organizations with fundraising, board development, event management, grant writing, and content management. She is a published author.
Orcelletto follows Chris Gossard, who retired from the position earlier this spring.
ABOUT KPOV: On the airwaves since June 2005, KPOV High Desert Community Radio for Central Oregon will celebrate 20 years in operation in 2025. KPOV is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is listener supported and volunteer powered. We broadcast on 88.9 FM from our studio in Bend, on our app, and stream live from our website.
