(New Orleans, LA \u2013 January 29, 2018) Twenty-two executive directors in the nonprofit sector recently completed an intensive program designed to give them the skills they need to succeed. The program, hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation Organizational Effectiveness Initiative, combined expert instruction and peer learning to tackle some of the toughest issues nonprofit executive directors face including sustainability and adapting to the ever-changing landscape. Funding for the program is provided by Chevron.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrong and intentional leadership is an integral part of any successful organization,\u201d said Joann Ricci, vice president for organizational effectiveness at the Greater New Orleans Foundation. \u201cWith that in mind, we are proud to work with Chevron to offer a program that strengthens nonprofits by strengthening their leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 22 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
\u201cBy partnering with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Chevron is working to grow the capability of local nonprofits,\u201d said Leah Brown, Public Affairs Manager, Chevron Gulf of Mexico. \u00a0\u201cThe 22 men and women who graduated from the program work tirelessly to better our community each day.\u00a0 We\u2019re proud to support them in their efforts, and proud to support the Foundation in its mission to create a thriving community for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 22 graduates of the Executive Director Intensive Program are:<\/p>\n
Julie Agan, St. Tammany Council on Aging
\nKatie Brasted, Woodlands Conservancy
\nJohn C. \u201cChris\u201d Carlone, La Lions Eye Foundation
\nDana Eness, Urban Conservancy
\nThomas Falgout, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana
\nShannon Flaherty, Goat in the Road Productions
\nChris Kaminstein, Goat in the Road Productions
\nTracy Garner, Easter Seals Louisiana
\nSophie Harris Vorhoff, Friends of Lafitte Greenway
\nDoug Keller, Big Class
\nJulius Kimbrough, Crescent City Community Land Trust
\nAmanda Mills, Northlake Homeless Coalition
\nPhala Mire, Women\u2019s Business Enterprise Council South
\nAlicia Neal, Groundwork New Orleans
\nChandler Nutik, Community Works
\nChuck Roth, Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans
\nDarlene Santana, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
\nStephen Sauer, Arc of Greater New Orleans
\nFlor Serna, Electric Girls
\nAlvino Williams, Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council
\nJamie Wine, Energy Wise Alliance
\nMike Woodward, College Track New Orleans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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