Baton Rouge Area Foundation Announces New Cohort of Development Fellows
01.08.202425 leaders selected to receive training in the field of development
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced the 2024 cohort of Development Fellows, a program of the Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence. One of the Foundation’s signature programs, Development Fellows is a workshop series that teaches fundraising fundamentals to enhance the skills and effectiveness of new development professionals.
A cohort of 25 fellows have been carefully selected to participate in this program. Established in 2010, the Development Fellows Program is a series of workshops aimed at boosting proficiency in the field of development. Each workshop features a formal presentation by a local funder or development professional, followed by in-depth group discussions. The program provides the fellows with access to high-caliber experts, fostering opportunities to build contacts within the local community.
While the program is not designed for seasoned development professionals, it offers significant benefits to staff at area non-profits seeking to expand their knowledge. Selection criteria prioritize current and future potential as a development professional, transferrable skills, and a demonstrated interest in contributing to the not-for-profit sector in Baton Rouge.
Members of the 2024 cohort are:
- Staci Arceneaux, North Oaks Foundation
- Kimberly Bainguel, Rise Foundation
- Christine Beavers, Northshore Community Foundation
- Bryce Benzine, Girl Scouts Louisiana East
- Cindy Bonin, Gardere Initiative
- Angelle Bourgeois, Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation
- Chelsea Brumfield, American Cancer Society
- James Carter, Christian Outreach Center
- Amber Cefalu, Baton Rouge Area Foundation
- Lauren Coco, Community Volunteer
- Sarah Davis, GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship
- Victoria Faulkner, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
- Sabrina Fidalgo, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
- Patti Freeman, IRIS Domestic Violence Center
- Emma Granier, Center for Planning Excellence
- Mimi Guercio, St. Lillian Academy
- Stephanie Hughson, American Heart Association
- Jason Langlois, Manship Theatre
- Alex Leader, Evergreen Life Services
- Austin Lowrance, HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
- Susan Maxwell, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
- Tamiera Nash, Louisiana Budget Project
- Shielda Perkins, National Child and Family Services
- Ajohnee Rodney, Southern University Athletics
- Nicole Scott, The Bridge Agency, Inc.
For more information about the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, please visit www.braf.org/nonprofits.
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