Profile
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Normington
Professions
Non Profit
Industry
Non Profit & Associations
Chapter
B2B Baltimore
Member Role
B2B Member
Member Bio
I am currently the Director of Development and Communications for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM). I have over 20 years of professional fundraising and marketing experience and have a board range of development experience in managing large fundraising events, direct mail appeals, and managing volunteers. During my nonprofit professional career, I have worked in higher education, chamber associations, and human services. I believe I have the talent for cultivating strategic partnerships with community partners and volunteers in support of BISM’s mission.
When notworking or educating people about blindness, I enjoy running, cooking, and entertaining when I can. I live in Baltimore County with my husband of 22 years, 2 kids and 2 rescue dogs.
When notworking or educating people about blindness, I enjoy running, cooking, and entertaining when I can. I live in Baltimore County with my husband of 22 years, 2 kids and 2 rescue dogs.
Contact Details
Website
www.bism.orgCompany Details
Company Name
Blind Industries & Services of Maryland
Job Title
Director of Development and Communications
Street:
3345 Washington Blvd
City:
Baltimore
State:
Maryland
Zip code:
21227
About Us
BISM, founded in 1908 by the Maryland General Assembly, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has empowered the blind community by providing diverse employment opportunities, innovative vocational skills training, personal and economic independence, and high-quality resources for training and education.
BISM opened its doors in 1908 with a small manufacturing facility, employing blind individuals who made mops. Today, BISM is the largest employer of blind individuals in the State of Maryland. BISM currently employs 480 Associates (employees) in 10 facilities located in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, and North Carolina. We manufacture U.S.-made military jackets, office supplies, and janitorial supplies.
Additionally, BISM is also one of the largest providers of independence training programs for the blind and low-vision community in the State of Maryland. Since 1986, BISM's Independence Training and Rehabilitation (ITR) Division offers programs and services that provide comprehensive life skills training for blind individuals at every age. BISM provides services to more than 2,500 blind and low-vision youth, adults, and seniors annually, with one objective in mind: to provide every student that walks through our doors with the ability to achieve self-sufficiency, personal growth, and independence.
BISM opened its doors in 1908 with a small manufacturing facility, employing blind individuals who made mops. Today, BISM is the largest employer of blind individuals in the State of Maryland. BISM currently employs 480 Associates (employees) in 10 facilities located in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, and North Carolina. We manufacture U.S.-made military jackets, office supplies, and janitorial supplies.
Additionally, BISM is also one of the largest providers of independence training programs for the blind and low-vision community in the State of Maryland. Since 1986, BISM's Independence Training and Rehabilitation (ITR) Division offers programs and services that provide comprehensive life skills training for blind individuals at every age. BISM provides services to more than 2,500 blind and low-vision youth, adults, and seniors annually, with one objective in mind: to provide every student that walks through our doors with the ability to achieve self-sufficiency, personal growth, and independence.
Services Provided
non-visual training to blind individuals
office supplies
janitorial supplies
job readiness training for blind individuals
training/resources to businesses to be equipped to hire someone with a visual impairment
Educational speaker on blindness
office supplies
janitorial supplies
job readiness training for blind individuals
training/resources to businesses to be equipped to hire someone with a visual impairment
Educational speaker on blindness
Ideal Customers
State agency
commercial entity
someone who is blind
anyone who purchases office products
IT companies creating software and want to test for accessibility
Schools / Senior Living facilities to speak about blindness
Businesses - willing to explore hiring a blind individual
commercial entity
someone who is blind
anyone who purchases office products
IT companies creating software and want to test for accessibility
Schools / Senior Living facilities to speak about blindness
Businesses - willing to explore hiring a blind individual
Employee Count of Clients
50-250
Revenue Size of Clients
$15M-$50M