Kittleman & Associates, a firm focused exclusively on senior executive searches for public charities and foundations, will help the DCF board of directors identify the successor to Fred C. Sears II, who recently announced that he will retire effective Dec. 31.
“Our goal is to identify the individual who will best be able to lead the foundation forward, building on the significant legacy of Fred Sears,” said Thomas L. Sager, vice chair of the DCF board of directors and chair of the recently formed search committee.
“The new CEO will guide the foundation’s work on its expanded mission, focused on building a shared vision for Delaware’s future, grounded in knowledge, informed by the common good and advanced through philanthropic leadership.”
In addition to Sager, the DCF search committee members are Kelly Firment (co-chair), Doneene Damon, Marilyn Hayward, Bill Dugdale, Don Nicholson Jr., Laurisa Schutt and Cindy Szabo.Kittleman President and CEO Richard M. King will serve as the lead search consultant. All inquiries and applications should be directed exclusively to Kittleman at 312.986.1166 or www.kittlemansearch.com.
Summer jobs program gets $50,000
Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams joined the Director of Parks and Recreation, James Lane, City officials and 60 local youths from the City of Wilmington, to accept a $50,000 donation presented by Chip Rossi, on behalf of Bank of America, for the City of Wilmington’s Summer Youth Employment program.
Bank of America donated the funds to create new job opportunities and increase the number of participants in the city’s Summer Youth Employment program. With Bank of America’s donation, the summer jobs program will be able to create 45 new jobs Young people will gain work experience in the various professional industries present within the city.
“Summer employment opportunities can have long-term implications for this generation and for our communities as a whole,” said Rossi, Delaware market president, Bank of America. “Bank of America knows the importance of supporting jobs for underserved youth, as early employment is a critical stepping stone on the pathway to their financial security.”
Participants, youths aged 14 through 21 years old, have the opportunity to learn about job readiness, customer service, financial literacy, and conflict resolution. This year, youths participating in the program will work as patient escorts at Christiana Care Health System, law clerks, assistants in government and private sector offices, park attendants, and culinary and front desk support staff for local hotels.
