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I’ve been to many conferences, but the butterflies in my stomach arriving at the Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) Fall Retreat in Chicago made it clear that this was a first – my first time traveling for the Greater New Orleans Foundation, my first national gathering in the field of philanthropy, and my first opportunity to meet so many peers in the space. A month later, as I walked out of the Facing Race conference, l felt more deeply connected to my role in philanthropy and to my own leadership as the Director of Environmental Programs at the Greater New Orleans Foundation. And now, I’ve helped distribute my first round of environmental grants!

On November 14, 2022, Impact 100, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, announced that its $100,000 transformative grant was awarded this year to TrainingGrounds, Inc. Now in its tenth year, Impact 100, our women’s giving circle, is a group of over one hundred local women who committed to giving $1,100 for the purpose of making a single transformative grant to a local nonprofit. Recipient nonprofits will use the grant to deepen their impact and grow their network of supporters. Since its inaugural year ten years ago, Impact 100 has granted out more than $1 million to nonprofits across our region.

Impact 100, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, announced that its $100,000 transformative grant will be awarded this year to TrainingGrounds, Inc. Impact 100, a giving circle now in its tenth year, is a group of over one hundred local women who committed to giving $1,100 for the purpose of making a single transformative grant to a local nonprofit.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is excited to welcome the 2022 Emerging Leaders Cohort!

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is thrilled to celebrate the 10th year of Impact 100, beginning with our Kickoff Event held on October 19, 2022.

Across southeastern Louisiana – through our cities and towns and parishes – are passionate leaders ready to elevate their skills, perspectives, and networks to become the region’s next executive and senior leaders. Emerging Leaders provides an opportunity to level up in leadership.