NEW ORLEANS – The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New Orleans Chapter has announced its 2024 board of directors and officers.
Christine T. Briede will serve as president, Natasha Walker as president-elect, Kimberly Grady as vice president IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access), Michelle Hebert as vice president membership, Madeleine Briscoe as vice president programs, Laurie Panzeca as secretary, and Sara Bradford as treasurer.
Additional directors include Marc Barnes, Jenny Bigelow, Jody Braunig, Mandi Cambre, Kassie Cosgrove, Jenni Daniel, Peter Davis, Erica Halpern, Jay Huffstatler, Amy Kirk Duvoisin, Anne LaRock, Tosha Link, Lindsey Loyd, Katherine Putnam Colombo, David Robinson-Morris, Caitlin Scanlan, David Schlakman, Heather Sweeney and Tony Enterante, immediate past president.
AFP Greater New Orleans hosts monthly professional development meetings, a June 20 fundraising conference, and National Philanthropy Day in November. The chapter is designated as an AFP IDEA Champion and the recipient of the 2023 Ten Star Gold Award. The award encourages chapters to perform activities that increase professionalism in fundraising while promoting public awareness of philanthropy. Less than 20% of AFP’s 200 professional chapters earn the Ten Star Gold Chapter recognition.
“I am honored to serve as the president of the AFP Greater New Orleans Chapter for 2024 and carry on the legacy of advancing philanthropy in the community. I am grateful for the hard work of our chapter leadership in bringing meaningful programming to our membership,” said Briede.
