December 5, 2023
Nonprofit / Philanthropy
Hanley Foundation, West Palm Beach
Turner Benoit with Hanley Foundation has been promoted to Chief Philanthropy Officer. He will directly oversee the Foundation's major gifts and transformational programs. He will also continue to manage the Foundation's fundraising events and the Lifesaver Program, which provides financial scholarships for quality addiction treatment.
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Published on 1/11/2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Orlando
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has named Derrick Chubbs as its new President and CEO. Chubbs previously served as President and CEO of Central Texas Food Bank, the...
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Published on 12/6/2021
North Florida Land Trust, Jacksonville, FL
Ramesh Buch is North Florida Land Trust's new director of conservation acquisitions. He will oversee all conservation activities including acquisitions, landscape initiatives and community conservation projects. Buch has 30 years experience in the environmental field, is certified in public management, supervisory management, and has a Florida real estate license.
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Published on 10/18/2021
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Tampa
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay has elected Mike Starkey as the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
He has served on the Community Foundation's Board of Trustees since 2014 and previously chaired the governance and investment committees.
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Published on 8/16/2021
Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition, St. Petersburg, FL
Mallory Lykes Dimmitt joins the Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition this August as the inaugural CEO. Instrumental in the Coalition's development, Dimmitt will now lead the team as they continue to champion a collaborative campaign to connect, protect, and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Dimmitt previously served as VP of Strategic Development for Lykes Bros. Inc.
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Published on 8/16/2021
North Florida Land Trust, Jacksonville, FL
Lee Anderson Louy is North Florida Land Trust's new director of philanthropic services. She will lead the fundraising division and work to expand the donor base. Louy, a Jacksonville native, earned a doctorate of education and masters in public administration. She also holds the CFRE designation; a certified fundraising executive credential that is recognized worldwide.
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Published on 8/16/2021
Connecting Everyone with Second Chances , Tallahassee
Connecting Everyone with Second Chances (CESC) has appointed Samantha Vance as CEO of the organization. She will oversee The Kearney Center and other CESC programs designed to end homelessness in the Florida panhandle. Vance is a business and nonprofit leader, who carries a wealth of experience in nonprofit management, operations, and consulting.
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Published on 7/26/2021
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
Loggerhead Marinelife Center is pleased to announce Dr. Kyle Van Houtan as its newly appointed President and CEO.
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Published on 7/1/2021
Florida Nonprofit Alliance, Jacksonville
Sabeen Perwaiz joins the National Council of Nonprofits Board of Directors. Perwaiz serves as the President & CEO of Florida Nonprofit Alliance, Florida's nonprofit state association. A Jacksonville resident, Perwaiz also serves as a Commissioner for Volunteer Florida and on the Board of Directors of United Way of Northeast Florida.
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Published on 2/22/2021
Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Jacksonville
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation has named Dr. Irvin "PeDro" Cohen as Executive Director of LISC Jacksonville
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Published on 12/28/2020
BayCare Health System, Clearwater
BayCare Health System has named Emily Allinder Scott, MHA, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer.
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Published on 10/14/2020
Pepin Academies Foundation, Tampa
Don Orrico has been named the Director of Development at Pepin Academies Foundation. He will be leading the Foundation's strategic partnership operations, building and managing a fundraising initiative to support the growth of Pepin Academies, a network of not-for-profit, tuition-free public charter schools for students with learning and learning-related disabilities.
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Published on 10/5/2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS), Fort Lauderdale
Malena Mendez-Dorn has been named President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS). Mendez-Dorn, who starts in January, comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters after holding leading fundraising and marketing roles at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. She has been a great supporter of BBBS and its mission of igniting the power and promise of youth.
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Published on 9/14/2020
Legal Aid Service of Broward County , Plantation, Florida
Legal Aid Service of Broward County and its Board of Directors have announced Patrice Paldino, Esq., M.S.Ed will be the organization's next Executive Director, effective January 1, 2021. Paldino is driven to improving the lives of under served members of our community and has a great track record of identifying necessary resources to effectively serve those most in need.
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Published on 9/7/2020
Family Support Services of North Florida, Jacksonville
Family Support Services of North Florida, the lead agency for foster and adoptive services in Duval and Nassau counties, has appointed Jenn Petion its new president and chief operating officer. Petion's extensive experience working with the Florida Legislature and her passion for the state's community-based child welfare system will serve her well in the new role.
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Published on 9/7/2020
United Way of Broward County Board of Directors, Broward County
United Way of Broward County announced Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President & CEO of Celebrity Cruises, as Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. Lutoff-Perlo, the recipient of the 2019 Women of Inspiration award during the organization's annual Magnolia Luncheon, has been an active member of the Tocqueville giving society, and involved with Women United since 2012.
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Published on 9/1/2020
United Way of Broward County Board of Directors, Broward County
United Way of Broward County has announced the appointment of Gary Rosen, Managing Shareholder of Becker, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Rosen has been a major donor since 2012 and involved with the Alexis de Tocqueville giving society since 2015 while serving on several of the organization's committees.
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Published on 9/1/2020
Jackson Health Foundation, Miami
Jackson Health Foundation, the fundraising arm for Jackson Health System, announced today that Flavia Llizo, formerly with Chapman Partnership and Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation, is now the new Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the Jackson Health Foundation. Flavia has been an integral part in leading the "Together, We Are Jackson" fundraising initiative, helping the Foundation raise over $3.5 million in donations to support frontline workers at Jackson Health System fighting COVID-19. To learn more about Jackson Health Foundation, visit www.SupportJHF.org.
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Published on 8/17/2020
Children First Inc., Sarasota
Philip Tavill has been tirelessly serving his community as President/CEO of Children First, Sarasota County's exclusive Head Start provider, for 24 years. As an outstanding graduate of Leadership Sarasota, Class of 1993, Mr. Tavill will receive the 2020 "Impact in Action" award from the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for the direct impact he has made on thousands of children and families living at-risk. Under his guidance, Children First has grown to serve more than 900 children and their families annually. The agency has been named a Head Start Program of Excellence four consecutive times, ranking in the top 1% of more than 1,800 programs nationwide. He will celebrate his 25th anniversary as CEO in 2021 as the agency celebrates 60 years.
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Published on 8/11/2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, has been appointed to Visit Florida's Board of Directors.
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Published on 7/1/2020
Jacksonville Historical Society, Jacksonville
Jacksonville Historical Society has welcomed G. David Auchter IV as a new member of its Board of Directors. Auchter joined Jacksonville's Haskell Company in 2016 and is a Shareholder, Officer...
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Published on 6/8/2020
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Naples
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation announced Ahmed Eid as its new director of Florida services.
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Published on 5/27/2020
North American Veterinary Community, Orlando
NAVC has announced that its Board of Directors has, by unanimous vote, named Gene O'Neill Chief Executive Officer.
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Published on 4/15/2020
Nemours Foundation, Jacksonville
Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust has announced the election of a new Trustee, Terri L. Kelly.
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Published on 4/15/2020
Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, Winter Park, FL
The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation unanimously voted Brian M. Butler to its board of directors. As an accomplished businessman, longtime Central Florida resident, and leader with a passion for philanthropy, Butler brings invaluable experience and a unique perspective as the newest member of the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation board of directors.
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Published on 12/16/2019
