(Raleigh-Durham, NC.) February 15, 2018 — Executive Service Corps of the Triangle (ESC) has named Anne Saffer as the new Executive Director as the nonprofit prepares to grow its impact in the nonprofit community.
“We are grateful to our former Executive Director, Trudy Smith, who expertly led ESC over a decade,” said George Williamson, ESC Board Chair. George went on to say: “At ESC, true to our mission, we are passionate about our unique approach to assist our area nonprofits to build leadership, strategies and solutions for positive social impact. Our vision is to be able serve even more nonprofits in our community. Anne has the experience and dedication needed to help us bring our vision to reality.”
As the Director of Consulting for ESC for the past three years, Ms. Saffer had overall responsibility for recruiting, training and engaging ESC consultants. She also was responsible for marketing and communications for ESC. Ms. Saffer has a university fundraising background and corporate experience with investor relations and communications. She has nonprofit service in the areas of volunteer management, program development and board membership.
“I am honored to be selected as the Executive Director of ESC and I and look forward to advancing our mission to provide affordable consulting and capacity-building services to nonprofits throughout the Triangle,” said Ms. Saffer. “The volunteer consultants are the heart and soul of ESC and I am so proud to help be a part of the incredible work they do each and every day to strengthen the community through their work with nonprofits.”