Monisha Kapila Selected for The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 List
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Contact: Martha Searby, Communications ([email protected])
January 5, 2016
Monisha Kapila Selected for The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 List
ProInspire Founder and CEO included among influential nonprofit leaders
Monisha Kapila, ProInspire Founder and CEO, was named today to The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 list. This first-ever list shines the spotlight on extraordinary young nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, foundation officials, donors, and social entrepreneurs from across the country. Chosen from a pool of more than 400 nominees, the 40 Under 40 list includes other influential sector leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Founders of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and Patrisse Cullors, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter.
Monisha and her fellow honorees comprise a diverse group of passionate, talented individuals who are crafting innovative solutions for tough problems, building the strength of the nonprofit world, and driving change in their communities and around the world. “We are extremely proud of Monisha for her vision in launching and growing ProInspire,” said Rafael Alfonzo, Chair of ProInspire’s Board of Directors. “This recognition acknowledges her leadership in elevating talent in the nonprofit sector. Monisha’s inclusion on The Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 list is validation of ProInspire’s mission and of the notion that talent matters to the nonprofit sector. On behalf of ProInspire, I congratulate all of the professionals included on the 40 Under 40 list.”
Access Monisha’s profile here and the full list, along with bios of each honoree, here. Monisha is also featured in the accompanying essay, Bold Leaders Who Defy Millennial Stereotypes.
About The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is an independent news organization that has been serving leaders, fundraisers, grant makers, and others involved in the philanthropic enterprise for more than 25 years. It offers a robust advice section to help nonprofit workers do their jobs as well as one of the biggest listings of career opportunities. The Chronicle updates its website throughout the day and appears 12 times per year in print.
About ProInspire
ProInspire is a nonprofit that develops leaders at all levels for organizations addressing the world’s greatest challenges. Through fellowships, leadership development, and research, ProInspire strengthens individuals and organizations to catalyze social sector performance. Founded in 2009, with offices in Washington, DC and the San Francisco Bay Area, ProInspire partners include Accion, Community Housing Partnership, Global Giving, National 4-H Council, Share Our Strength, Tipping Point Community, and Year Up, among others. ProInspire has been recognized for its work, including being named as one of 7 Nonprofits to Watch in 2015 by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and as a top-rated nonprofit by Great Nonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. For more information about ProInspire, including information on program applications, please visit proinspire.wpengine.com or @proinspire on Twitter.