The Lincoln Community Foundation’s (LCF.org) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the search committee’s recommendation in naming Tracy Edgerton as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed Alec Gorynski, who has served as president for the past two years.
Throughout her career, Edgerton has led efforts to build the community by investing in relationships. Before her appointment to lead the Foundation, Edgerton served as its Vice President of Philanthropy Services and General Counsel.
“Tracy has played an integral role in the Foundation’s growth over the past eight years,” said Foundation Board Chair Mark Hesser. “With her extensive background in philanthropy, strong community relationships and passion for facilitating positive change, she is uniquely positioned to lead the organization.”
In her role as Vice President of Philanthropy Services, Edgerton served on the Foundation’s leadership team and managed its development and fundraising programs. Edgerton also employed her legal expertise to create, revise and review Foundation policies and procedures and led organizational efforts to ensure use of best practices through certification via the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
“Eight years ago, I was eager to join the incredible team of professionals at the Foundation who come to work every day to serve the organization and our community,” said Edgerton. “I am now excited to serve the Foundation in a different way as we work together with focus and innovation to build on the momentum of the past and create a better tomorrow.”
Through partnerships and collaboration, Lincoln Community Foundation facilitates positive change for the common good. The Foundation has distributed more than $237 million in grants to nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of Lincoln’s residents. Lincoln Community Foundation is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. Learn more at LCF.org.