In this week's Chronicle of Philanthropy, Pablo Eisenberg exhorts foundations to take a closer look at their program officers when looking to hire new talent, noting a recent Council on Foundations report that over 80% of foundation leaders hired between 2004 and 2008 came from outside the foundation.
Here at SECF, we couldn't agree more and we're doing something about it. Our Hull Fellows program, a leadership development effort launched in 2001 and aimed at those new to philanthropy, now boasts over 150 alumni. This year, as part of our new strategic plan, we'll be reinventing the program, under the leadership of Kathryn Dennis, President of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. We'll be adding an annual mentoring component, matching seasoned foundation leaders with those new in the field and connecting alumni in new ways that allow them to continue learning and growing together.
We believe leadership development is key to a strong philanthropic environment and we want our members to be well-versed in the broad array of knowledge, skills and strategies it takes to be a visionary grantmaker. Gene Cochrane, President of The Duke Endowment, is helping us craft new ways to develop and deliver strong programs in this area. With the help of our extraordinary members and their willingness to give of their time and talents to each other, we'll be working to develop the next generation of philanthropic leaders in the South . . .
from the inside out! Stay tuned!
Here at SECF, we couldn't agree more and we're doing something about it. Our Hull Fellows program, a leadership development effort launched in 2001 and aimed at those new to philanthropy, now boasts over 150 alumni. This year, as part of our new strategic plan, we'll be reinventing the program, under the leadership of Kathryn Dennis, President of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. We'll be adding an annual mentoring component, matching seasoned foundation leaders with those new in the field and connecting alumni in new ways that allow them to continue learning and growing together.
We believe leadership development is key to a strong philanthropic environment and we want our members to be well-versed in the broad array of knowledge, skills and strategies it takes to be a visionary grantmaker. Gene Cochrane, President of The Duke Endowment, is helping us craft new ways to develop and deliver strong programs in this area. With the help of our extraordinary members and their willingness to give of their time and talents to each other, we'll be working to develop the next generation of philanthropic leaders in the South . . .
from the inside out! Stay tuned!
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