Heather Cash

June 21, 2022
Heather Cash, JD joined the Community Foundation of Louisville in January 2016 as the Director of Gift Planning. Heather was promoted to Vice President of Development and Stewardship in July 2018, and then to Senior Vice President of Development and Stewardship in July 2022. In this role, Heather leads the members of the Development and Stewardship team in their efforts Read More

Anne McKune

June 21, 2022
Anne McKune joined the Community Foundation of Louisville in 2015 as a Program Officer, where she supported Louisville’s nonprofits and their leaders through the Foundation’s grantmaking programs and special initiatives. In 2018, Anne transitioned to a new position as the Director of Philanthropy. In that role, she works with individual, family, and corporate partners to create a vision for their Read More

Kimberlee Yolanda Williams

June 15, 2022
Hailing from the nation’s capital with huge hair, a million watt smile, and contagious laughter, Kimberlee Yolanda Williams has had a heart for the perceived underdog for as long as she can remember. From her earliest years, Kimberlee’s experiences unfolded in communities filled with diversity of every kind, where gatherings around topics of equity and inclusion were explored with courageous Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Join the Climate Philanthropy Movement: A Conversation with McKnight’s Noa Staryk

June 9, 2022 | Noa Staryk
We sat down with Noa Staryk, board chair at McKnight Foundation, to learn more about their nation-leading approach to climate philanthropy. From grantmaking to investment strategies, Noa provides sharp insights and inspiration for other funders looking to join the movement. Please visit our Climate Change Content Collection if you are interested in learning more. NCFP: Can you tell me a bit Read More

Noa Staryk

June 9, 2022
Noa Staryk joined the McKnight Foundation’s board of directors in 1991 and began her current term as board chair in 2021. A 4th generation family member, she previously served as board chair from 1999 to 2004. She has also served on the boards of National Center for Family Philanthropy, Energy Foundation, Jackson Hole Community Foundation, and Groves Academy. In 1991, Read More

Hawley Hilton McAuliffe

June 9, 2022
Hawley Hilton McAuliffe is the granddaughter of Conrad N. Hilton. She has spent her entire adult life as an active community volunteer. Prior to joining the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation board in 2006, she donated her time to the Archdiocese of New York, Irvington House, New York Lying-In Hospital and Theatreworks USA. At present, she serves as an extraordinary minister Read More
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June 2022: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

June 2, 2022
Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their work. This month features updates from the Conrad N Hilton Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Stupski Foundation, and Walton Foundation. Are you a current Friend or Leadership Circle member of NCFP with an update or good news about your foundation that you would like to share Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Grantee Perception Report: What We Heard and How We Plan to Do Better

May 26, 2022 | Don Chen, Jonathan Goldberg
This article was originally published by the Surdna Foundation and is re-posted here with permission. Have you ever had food stuck in your teeth and only found out when you looked in the mirror hours later? If you’re like us, you probably thought, “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” The truth is that it’s tricky to give honest feedback to the people Read More

Misty Avila

May 25, 2022
Misty Avila is the Chief Impact Officer for the James B. McClatchy Foundation leading a unified program team for the Central Valley quality of life, education, and the First Amendment. She is a nonprofit leadership and community development professional who strives to lead with an inclusive, people-centered approach. Born in Sacramento, Misty cares deeply about uplifting voices in the Central Read More

Marketing and Communications Associate

May 24, 2022
The marketing associate is responsible for amplifying and protecting NCFP’s brand, conveying NCFP’s value proposition to prospective community members and partners, and informing community members about ways to engage with the organization. The associate takes a data-driven approach, using metrics from the website and email marketing analytics to make strategic recommendations and adapt processes accordingly. Internally, the associate’s role is Read More