CINCINNATI, July 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program, aimed at fostering the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the communities the Bank serves.
“When nonprofit organizations have the resources they need to succeed, the benefits become exponential,” said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson. “It means more effective programs that better serve the community, which leads to greater success, more demand, and the ability to hire and onboard more new employees.”
The Empowering Community Leaders program was launched in 2022 to provide resources and training to nonprofit leaders across Fifth Third’s footprint. Each leader is nominated for participation in the 18-month-long program by Fifth Third’s community impact managers.
Jointly funded by the Fifth Third Foundation and Fifth Third, ECL provides nonprofit leaders with lessons in leadership development, technical skills and specialized certifications that enable access to resources and knowledge necessary to achieve great community outcomes.
“The Fifth Third Foundation is dedicated to strengthening our communities,” said Heidi B. Jark, managing director of the Fifth Third Foundation. “This program equips and empowers community and nonprofit leaders with the skills and knowledge to create positive and long-lasting impacts and pathways to opportunity.”
The ECL program provides nonprofit leaders with access to training and development through several national organizations:
Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Nonprofit LeadershipGrow America (formerly the National Development Council): Rental housing development certification.Resilia: Nonprofit capacity building program
Members of the 2024-25 Empowering Community Leaders cohort include:
AQUME FoundationCiarra AdkinsPresidentWyoming, MIAvondale Development CorporationRussell HairstonExecutive DirectorCincinnati, OHBUILD InstituteRegina Ann CampbellPresident/CEODetroit, MICharlotte Area Fund, Inc.Nicholas WhartonPresident/CEOCharlotte, NCChildrens Home Society of FloridaAndry SweetPresident/CEOOrlando, FLCity of Dayton – Human Relations CouncilLamonte Hall, Jr.Executive DirectorDayton, OHCorporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc.Ernest Coney, Jr.CEOTampa, FLGoodwill Easterseals Miami ValleyLaVar GloverDirector of West Campus OperationsDayton, OHGrove Park FoundationGavin McGuireExecutive DirectorAtlanta, GAHammond Development Corporation/HDCJennifer BusseyExecutive DirectorHammond, INHOPE ToledoJohn JonesPresident & CEOToledo, OHIMPACT Community ActionRobert “Bo” ChiltonCEOColumbus, OHNeighborhood Health Care Inc dba Neighborhood Family PracticeDomonic HopsonPresident & CEOCleveland, OHProsperUs DetroitPaul JonesCEODetroit, MIREBOUND, Inc.Kevin DunlapPresident/CEOLouisville, KYSpanish Coalition for Housing (SCH)Joseph LopezExecutive Director/CEOChicago, ILThe Urban League of Greater Southwestern OhioChristie KuhnsPresident/CEOCincinnati, OHUrban League of Broward CountyCourtnee BiscardiExecutive Vice PresidentFort Lauderdale, FLUrban League of Greater AtlantaNancy Flake JohnsonPresident & CEOAtlanta, GAUnited Way of Greater NashvilleErica MitchellEVP, Chief Community Impact OfficerNashville, TNWalnut Hills Redevelopment FoundationSamantha MillerExecutive DirectorCincinnati, OHWest Michigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGuillermo CisnerosPresident & CEOGrand Rapids, MIWest Side Community Land TrustCharis BlackmonExecutive DirectorCharlotte, NCWorking CreditMorgan SpearsChief Community Engagement OfficerChicago, ILYWCA South Florida, Inc.Kerry-Ann RoyesPresident & CEOMiami, FL
To learn more about Empowering Community Leaders, please visit 53.com/EmpoweringCommunity.
About the Fifth Third Foundation
Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was one of the first charitable foundations created by a financial institution. The Fifth Third Foundation supports worthy causes in the areas of health and human services, education, community development and the arts in the states where Fifth Third Bank operates.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.
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