board of director transitions
June 1, 2020 | ECF Press Release
The Evanston Community Foundation today announced the addition of 5 new board members to its Board of Directors.
board of directors guides the foundation
The nonprofit’s all-volunteer board are selected for demonstrating a high level of commitment to the Evanston community and personal involvement in community engagement. The board provides governance over strategic planning, policy and responsibly steward over $26 million in assets.
President and CEO Monique B. Jones said, “In this moment, the Foundation is focusing equally between stewarding our community of donors and being a community leader during this time of great need. To do that, we are making sure that the decision makers at the Foundation appropriately reflect our community — not just part of it — but all of it. Our newest board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise and will be a tremendous asset as we further our mission of building a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive Evanston.”
new board members
ECF welcomes five new members to the board of directors for three-year terms.
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Active board member for a variety of community causes
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Sarah Gordon |
Lee Hart |
Tania Magonza
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Marcel Sallis |
Linda Gerber
retiring board members
ECF extends gratitude to Bill Blanchard, Simon Yohanan and Jabbar Bennett for their years of exemplary service to the Foundation as they complete their terms as members of the board of directors.
about the foundation
Founded in 1986, the Evanston Community Foundation helps Evanston thrive now and forever as a vibrant, equitable and inclusive Evanston, where every member of our community can thrive. Through grants, training, and making connections, we enable Evanston nonprofits and community organizations to deliver their mission more effectively. We leverage the generosity of our donors, so their charitable giving can have the greatest impact on our community. We are invested in Evanston now, forever and for everyone.