Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

Dear Community, I have had the privilege of serving as CEO for Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey for ten years. Today, I am writing to share with you that I will be stepping down as CEO by January 2025. This has been the best, most challenging, and most fulfilling position of my career. Ten years ago, our small board and staff of three were enthusiastic, but overwhelmed by the opportunity to provide incomparable, measurable, and meaningful opportunities to as many girls and young women as possible. Our goal was nothing short of helping to create the next generation of leaders from an untapped pool of potential talent in our region. Ten years later, with a staff of nearly 30, serving 3,000 participants annually, we see the fruit of our labors. Our graduates are embarking on extraordinary careers. Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and our many nonprofit and government supporters who understand that the issues girls and young women face are unique and complicated and deserve the targeted proven solutions that we deliver. To our board of directors led by Lori Garber and our associate advisory board, thank you for your partnership and counsel. And, of course, thank you to the Girls Inc. staff who make the magic happen every day. I am so grateful to the parents and guardians who entrust us to help prepare their daughters for bright futures. I am most grateful to our participants who could be doing many other things during their free time but choose to be with us because they realize we can help them reach their goals while engaging with likeminded peers in safe, fun, productive spaces. They are committed to achieving a future that is meaningful and we are committed to helping them achieve their goals. To these strong, smart, and bold girls and young women: Thank you for helping to create a more equitable world where women’s voices are front and center, because when women succeed, we all do better. Your ambition will lift us all. While there may never be a perfect moment to move on, this is a good one. Personally, I’m ready to pursue goals that have been lying dormant, waiting to have time. Organizationally, we are strong. We have an incredible staff, many of whom have been with us for a long time and possess the institutional knowledge and commitment to the mission to assure a strong next chapter. Our board is experienced and serves as trusted counsel, allies, and fiduciaries. We have built a diverse funding stream, strong financial policies and procedures and reserves to ensure a transition without programmatic disruption. If you are interested in learning more about the CEO position, you can view the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/evz5TC3J With appreciation, Dena Herrin CEO

So excited to be partnering with The Franklin Institute for GSK's Science in the Summer again this year!

We are so grateful for the support of our community. Thank you Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation!

#nowhiring Join our team! Do you know anyone interested in inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold? We're looking for a #Grants Coordinator! Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHmpnACi #strongsmartbold

And...our 22nd Annual Strong, Smart, & Bold Celebration is officially sold out! You can still Sponsor a Girl or Sponsor a Teacher to attend. We're so excited for you all to see what we have in store this year! Click the link to learn more. https://lnkd.in/d_h58-3 #StrongSmartBold . The Girls Inc. of Girls Inc of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Strong, Smart, & Bold Celebration is on May 1. For questions or for more information, email [email protected].

Last week our CEO Dena Herrin got to sit down with Citizens on FOX29 News' Good Morning Philadelphia to talk about Project Accelerate and our mission of inspiring all girls to be #strongsmartbold. Check out the clip!

REGISTER TODAY! Join us on May 1, 2024 for our 22nd Annual Strong, Smart, & Bold Celebration. We are so excited to celebrate and uplift the next generation of leaders. Click here for more info, individual tickets, and corporate sponsorships: https://lnkd.in/d_h58-3 #strongsmartbold

The Girls Inc. Online Auction is NOW LIVE through November 17! The auction is a great way to get a start on your holiday shopping for your loved ones or even yourself (you deserve it!) while supporting Girls Inc. and getting a great deal while you’re at it. There’s a huge selection of things to bid on at a variety of price points…everything from spa gift baskets to sports memorabilia to restaurant giftcards to vacation stays, and more! Click the link to start bidding! https://lnkd.in/enAGUY9B Proceeds from the auction will go towards Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey's mission of delivering programs to inspire all girls and young women to be #strongsmartbold

Our online auction is a great way to get a start on your holiday shopping for your loved ones or even yourself (you deserve it!) while supporting Girls Inc. and getting a great deal while you’re at it. There’s a huge selection of things to bid on at a variety of price points…everything from spa gift baskets to sports memorabilia to restaurant giftcards to vacation stays, and more! Registration is open!—check the link to check out what we've got up for grabs and to sign up so you can strategize for when bidding begins on Nov 9! https://lnkd.in/enAGUY9B This flyer was designed by #ProjectAccelerate 2023 interns Zoe M. and Chozen G. #strongsmartbold

The auction goes live in just a couple of weeks! You can register today to see all that we've got up for grabs starting on November 9. Tons of fun stuff for you and your loved ones with the added bonus of helping Girls Inc. continue our mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.