The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving the 13-parish region of metropolitan New Orleans.

WE DO OUR WORK BY:

Designing and leading
initiatives to improve the region.

Connecting donors to
community needs.

Identifying and supporting
great nonprofit organizations.

Strengthening civil society.

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Alice B. Parkerson

Alice B. Parkerson

A native of New Orleans, but longtime resident of Nashville, Alice returned home to join the Foundation as vice president of development. With over 17 years of experience in development, Alice oversees the development and donor services department. Prior to joining the Foundation, Alice was the development officer for a nonprofit agency in Nashville, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and Monroe J. Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She currently serves on the boards of the Louisiana Children’s Museum and Sojourner Truth Academy, a charter high school, and is a member of the Women’s Professional Council, New Orleans Estate Planning Council and Partnership for Philanthropic Planning.