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Due to the impact of Hurricane Barry across Southeast Louisiana, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has activated its Disaster Response and Restoration Fund to provide assistance to those across our region who are most in need. Make your donation via the "Donate" button below.

Ways to Give

Biennial Celebration of Giving Honored Mrs. Gayle Benson with Prestigious GNOF Spark Plug Award

Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the Greater New Orleans Foundation hosted its biennial Celebration of Giving where Mrs. Gayle Benson was honored with the prestigious Greater New Orleans Foundation Spark Plug Award for Outstanding Philanthropy.

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LEADING BY EXAMPLE.

At the Greater New Orleans Foundation, we strive to overcome all of the challenges that our region faces, not just financial ones. That’s why we provide civic leadership in the communities we serve — to inspire others and affect transformational change.

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Program Areas

NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP & EFFECTIVENESS

Helping nonprofits succeed

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WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS

A number of exciting workshops and trainings are scheduled for 2019

Learn more about our programs & workshops below.

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Programs & Events

Board Governance 101: Promising Practices for Successful Boards

August 7, 2019 9:00am-12:00pm

Greater New Orleans Foundation
Center for Philanthropy
919 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

Effective Board leadership is crucial to an organization’s success. This half-day workshop will engage executive directors and board members in dialogue about exceptional governance practices. Participants will leave inspired with a tool-kit of resources and new ideas to unleash their board’s potential.

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Insights & News

Nonprofit Effectiveness Disaster Summit

July 16, 2019

On June 19, 2019, the Greater New Orleans Foundation hosted nonprofit and government leaders from across the region at our Nonprofit Disaster Preparedness Summit at the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI).

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