Scott committed to continuing the foundation's legacy
of trust-based philanthropy
SEWELL,
N.J., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pincus
Family Foundation (PFF) has recently announced Danielle Y. Scott as its first president and
chief executive officer. PFF is a family foundation committed to
supporting the well-being of children. Scott previously served
as the foundation's executive director – a position she's held
since 2014. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading
the foundation's strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships and
ensuring that the foundation remains true to its mission of
supporting its nonprofit partners to develop and enhance programs
that improve the lives of children, their families, and their
communities.
"Danielle Scott has been with the
Pincus Family Foundation since its inception. She has a deep
understanding of our mission and the critical role we play in
investing and partnering with the organizations that serve
children," says Leslie Pincus,
daughter of the founders, David and Gerry
Pincus. "Danielle is incredibly passionate about the work we
do. We trust her implicitly and have no doubt she has the
leadership, expertise and commitment to ensure the foundation
continues to make a significant impact on the communities we
serve."
Founded in 2005 by David and Gerry
Pincus, PFF focuses on the well-being of children by
funding projects, programs and capacity building in its four
priority areas: creative and performing arts, education, health and
wellness, and play and recreation. The foundation maintains a
strong commitment to trust-based philanthropy, with an intentional
focus on continuing to make good on the promise to advance equity,
diversity, access and inclusion.
During her time with PFF, Scott has worked to fully
operationalize the foundation and expand its impact across a wide
variety of communities.
"I am honored to lead the Pincus Family Foundation as its
president and CEO and look forward to expanding the foundation's
reach and network," Scott says. "I am inspired by the foundation's
longstanding dedication to creating positive change and am eager to
collaborate with the board, staff and partners to build upon its
successful history of philanthropy. Together, we will work towards
achieving meaningful and sustainable impact for children, families
and communities."
Along with Scott's new position, the foundation has also
announced Deborah James-Vance will
serve as its managing director. James-Vance has been with PFF since
2017, and has built a career working with nonprofits and
for-profits to develop partnerships to reach strategic goals.
About the Pincus Family Foundation: The Pincus Family
Foundation (PFF), formerly known as the Pincus Charitable Fund, was
founded by philanthropist David N.
Pincus (1926-2011) and wife Gerry in 2005. Pincus dedicated
his time not only to providing financial assistance to those in
need, but hands-on, face-to-face assistance and aid to children all
around the world. At the heart of the PFF's mission is the enduring
legacy of its founders. Their guiding principle, "to get involved
[and] do things for other people," continues to inspire and drive
the foundation's work to this day. Building upon this legacy, the
second and third generations of the Pincus Family ensure that the
foundation remains rooted in this legacy while adapting to the
evolving needs and challenges of today. Since 2012, PFF has
provided over $30 million to 287
grantee partners around the world. For more information, visit
www.pincusfamilyfoundation.org.
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