(New Orleans, LA \u2013 January 27, 2017) Twenty-five executive directors in the nonprofit sector recently completed an intensive program designed to give executive directors who have been in the role for three years or less the skills they need to succeed. The program, created by the Greater New Orleans Foundation Organizational Effectiveness initiative and Compass Point, a nationally-recognized leader in skill development for nonprofit leaders, combined expert instruction and peer-learning to tackle some of the toughest issues executive directors face. Funding for the program is provided by Chevron.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur nonprofit sector thrives and can support our community with strong and intentional leadership,\u201d said Joann Ricci, vice president for organizational effectiveness at the Greater New Orleans Foundation. \u201cWe\u2019re very proud of the 25 graduates who are now better prepared to tackle the challenges that come their way.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 25 participants, representing a wide variety of nonprofits in size and sector, sharpened their skills in such areas as leadership, financial management, fundraising, and board relations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe executive director fundamentals program was highly informative and transformative, and it allowed me to reflect on the strategic direction of my organization,\u201d said Cashauna Hill, Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC) executive director. \u201cI\u2019m now refreshed and excited to begin applying the critical skills I acquired. I also loved the opportunity to get to know 24 other local executive directors facing similar challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 25 graduates of the Executive Director Fundamentals Program are:<\/p>\n
Adam Bradley, Luke\u2019s House: A Clinic for Healing and Hope
\nSherdren Burnside, Compassion Outreach of America
\nAaron Clark-Rizzio, Louisiana Center for Children\u2019s Rights
\nEthan Ellestad, Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MaCCNO)
\nAmy Fottrell, Roots of Renewal
\nAaron Frumin, unCommon Construction
\nAmanda Kruger Hill, Cowen Institute
\nCashauna Hill, Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC)
\nMary Hewes, Vieux Carr\u00e9 Commission Foundation
\nDwayne \u201cPrince\u201d Holmes, Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
\nMegan Holt, One Book One New Orleans
\nGreg Lawson, Healing Hearts for Community Development (HHCD)
\nEmily K. Leitzinger, ALS Association
\nElizabeth Marcell, New Orleans Therapeutic Day Program
\nSimone Levine, Court Watch NOLA
\nMeg Miles, YAYA
\nTeddy Nathan, Network Volunteers
\nLauren Perry, The Beautiful Foundation
\nMary Slaer, Youth Service Bureau of St. Tammany
\nNicole Suhre, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation
\nKristi Trail, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF)
\nAdrienne Wheeler, Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana
\nAmanda Walker, Save Our Cemeteries, Inc.
\nParis Woods, College Beyond
\nKelsy Yeargain, Tulane\/ Canal Neighborhood Development Corporation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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