Sweeney Is TWF Development Director

June 1, 2023 at 10:53 p.m.
Sweeney Is TWF Development Director
Sweeney Is TWF Development Director

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The Watershed Foundation announced that Barbara Sweeney has been named as development director for the nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and improving the water quality of the area’s lakes and streams.

Originally from South Bend, Sweeney has lived most of her life in Indiana. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University – Bloomington, she had a retail career living in multiple cities and states, eventually settling in Indianapolis. In 2010, fulfilling a need to serve her community, she began a career in the nonprofit sector serving as executive director of Teachers’ Treasures in Indianapolis.  Her husband’s career then took them to Texas, where she was executive director for Habitat for Humanity – Corpus Christi, according to a news release from TWF.

In her role as development director, Sweeney will be working with residents and organization partners to promote the mission of The Watershed Foundation in protecting and improving water quality. The watershed mission area includes parts of Kosciusko, Whitley and Noble counties. She will also focus on securing funding and promoting fundraising efforts for the organization.

Sweeney is excited to focus her passion and energy on protecting and improving our lakes and streams.

“Our lake home has become a summer vacation gathering spot for our siblings and their families who are scattered across Indiana and the eastern and southern United States.  Having lived in so many places, I truly appreciate the beauty of this special place in Indiana that we need to protect for future generations to enjoy,” Sweeney said.



The Watershed Foundation announced that Barbara Sweeney has been named as development director for the nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and improving the water quality of the area’s lakes and streams.

Originally from South Bend, Sweeney has lived most of her life in Indiana. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University – Bloomington, she had a retail career living in multiple cities and states, eventually settling in Indianapolis. In 2010, fulfilling a need to serve her community, she began a career in the nonprofit sector serving as executive director of Teachers’ Treasures in Indianapolis.  Her husband’s career then took them to Texas, where she was executive director for Habitat for Humanity – Corpus Christi, according to a news release from TWF.

In her role as development director, Sweeney will be working with residents and organization partners to promote the mission of The Watershed Foundation in protecting and improving water quality. The watershed mission area includes parts of Kosciusko, Whitley and Noble counties. She will also focus on securing funding and promoting fundraising efforts for the organization.

Sweeney is excited to focus her passion and energy on protecting and improving our lakes and streams.

“Our lake home has become a summer vacation gathering spot for our siblings and their families who are scattered across Indiana and the eastern and southern United States.  Having lived in so many places, I truly appreciate the beauty of this special place in Indiana that we need to protect for future generations to enjoy,” Sweeney said.



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