Rebecca Newman was named Outstanding Developmental Professional and will be honored at San Diego’s 43rd annual National Philanthropy Day celebration Nov. 9 at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. She was nominated by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where she serves as Vice President of External Relations and has been instrumental in an increase of some 40 percent in private giving since she arrived there in 2008. Newman engaged the community through the Chihuly at Salk art exhibition, the Explore Salk open house and the Salk Science & Music Series. The six-year Campaign for Salk effort she led surpassed its $300 million goal one year early.