The primary responsibilities of the Director are to represent the youth focused mission of the program, manage the financial operations and the development goals of the site, maintain strong university partner relationships, work closely with a local advisory board to raise the annual budget, and to recruit and manage a team that ensures the coordination of all program operations.
Announcing Posse Arts: Michelle Obama Celebrates New Posse Collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Posse Foundation has launched a new arts initiative in partnership with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund, with CalArts as the first institutional partner. Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the program.
Major Gifts From MacKenzie Scott, Netflix, Fidelity and More Strengthen Program, Spark Growth
Last year brought a phenomenal outpouring of major gifts to The Posse Foundation, providing critical funding in a time of upheaval and uncertainty.
Posse Establishes 10 New College Partnerships in 2020
These new partnerships will support at least 500 Posse Scholars over five years and many more into the future.
Brandeis Alumnus Excels in Orthopedic Surgery, Joins Posse Board
Dr. Nana Sarpong is now the executive chief resident for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center through NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Babson Scholar Founds Mentorship Program for Girls in Bangladesh
Posse Scholar Aria Mustary is the founder of the Mai Soli Foundation, a nonprofit working to level the playing field for young girls in developing countries.
Longtime Board Member Leads in D.C.
Donella Brockington is the current chair of the Posse D.C. Advisory Board and a member of Posse’s National Board of Directors.
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across U.S.
The new Posse Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an online model in response to the COVID pandemic.
Connecticut College Posse Alum Returns as Director of Race & Ethnicity Programs
Maurice Tiner went on to receive a Master of Arts in religion from Yale Divinity School. He is now the director of race and ethnicity programs at Connecticut College, his alma mater.
Mount Holyoke Scholar Offers COVID Support in Miami Community
Posse Scholar Leah McLeod, a junior at Mount Holyoke, is the founder of mask-making nonprofit MASK Mission.
BU Scholars Win Innovation Fellowship for Youth Media Organization
Posse Scholars Charlotte Greenhill and Kaye Chin are co-founders of Youth Media Initiative, a nonprofit that serves Bay Area and Boston youth.