POISE Foundation approves 10-year Strategic Plan

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MARK LEWIS For over 44 years, POISE Foundation has been serving the Pittsburgh Region and beyond through philanthropic services that mainly impact the growth and sustainability of the Black community. At its annual meeting, POISE Foundation Board of Trustees approved a 10-year Strategic Plan to guide the Foundation to sustainability and self-sufficiency while increasing its impact on the Pittsburgh Region and beyond. The strategic plan (the Plan) focuses on four major goals: Grow Assets and Sustainability, Tell our Story, Improve the Way We Work, and Move the Needle. The Plan, which was led by Common Cause Consulting is bold and ambitious with a goal of building our endowed funds to $100 million. Summary Plan As a result of the Plan, The Foundation has also restructured its leadership team. Karris Jackson, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer (previously Chief Operating Officer) while Mark Lewis, will retain the function of Chief Executive Officer (previously President and Chief Executive Officer). Mr. Lewis stated, “The restructuring of our staff leadership team will allow us to have a greater focus and dedicated responsibility to achieve the critical goals of the Foundation. The CEO will focus primarily on strategy, growth of assets and...

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