Development Specialist - Los Angeles and Bay Area
The Development Specialist supports Posse individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
Posse Scholars Explore Careers in Entertainment at Paramount Pictures
Stephanie Pujadas (Bucknell Posse 1) was looking to combine her passions for business, media relations and community. After months of research, networking and interviewing, she was hired for an internship in the corporate responsibility department of Paramount Pictures, a Posse Career Program partner. She was joined at the studio by interns Lindsey Blais (Dickinson Posse 6) and David Persley (UW-Madison Posse 7).
Los Angeles Posse Joins Scholars from Atlanta and Miami at Syracuse University
The first Posses from Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles arrived at Syracuse University this fall. Scholars were welcomed to a campus community that cultivates Scholarship in Action, Syracuse’s unique learning program designed to deepen student engagement with the world.
Posse Partners Select Inaugural Class of Houston Scholars
Posse Houston, the ninth and newest chapter of The Posse Foundation, is off to an amazing start thanks to a positive reception from students, schools and supporters from the local community.
Houston Board Chair Builds Community Support for Posse
Dan Pickering, co-president of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. (TPH), enthusiastically signed on as chair of the Posse Houston Advisory Board last April. Under his leadership, the advisory board has built a solid foundation of community support, laying the groundwork for the program’s future success.
Posse D.C. Honors FedEx Exec, Breaks Fundraising Record
On October 10, Posse D.C. hosted its fifth annual Power of 10 event at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. With more than 200 guests from D.C.’s corporate, civic, education and philanthropic communities, the event raised over $165,000, breaking records in attendance and fundraising.
Hilton Executive Forges Partnership with Posse D.C.
Michael C. Ford is the newest member of the Posse D.C. Advisory Board. He currently serves as the vice president of global diversity and inclusion at Hilton Worldwide, which operates more than 3,900 hotels in 91 countries.
Summer Leadership Award Recipients Span the Globe Exploring Careers
During the summer of 2012, eight Posse D.C. Scholars interned in Ecuador, Ghana, Bangladesh, New York City and the District with the support of the Posse Summer Leadership Award (PSLA), which provides funds to Scholars with unpaid internships. The 2012 PSLA recipients worked in fields as varied as fashion, education and neuroscience.
Alumni Honored for Contributions to Posse, Community
At October’s Power of 10 fundraiser, Posse Boston alumnae Sharhea Wade (Bryn Mawr Posse 6) and Elizabeth Walczak (Hamilton Posse 1) were recognized for their contributions to Posse and impact on the greater community.
Q&A with New Advisory Board Members
Over the past year, Posse Boston has significantly expanded its advisory board, adding six leaders from the Boston community. Each new board member has brought a fresh perspective to the table, and we are extremely grateful for their energy and commitment. We recently asked them to reflect on their involvement with Posse.
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Posse Boston Honors Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch, Raises over $220K at Power of 10 Event
In October, over 260 supporters, friends and alumni came together for Posse Boston’s fourth annual Power of 10 fundraiser. Held at the elegant State Room, with stunning views of the Boston Waterfront, the event raised more than $220,000 and recognized Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch of the Lynch Foundation for their philanthropic leadership and commitment to educational access.