David Weiss, Executive Director

David is the Executive Director for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative, a program within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. David began his leadership role at NPLI in August 2022. He is a proud graduate of the 2018 class of NPLI’s Leadership Institute. He worked for eight years as Development Director for a local nonprofit and prior to nonprofit work held positions in marketing and advertising in the private sector.

Learn more about David on our blog.

Annette Look, Program and Communications Manager

Annette is the Program and Communications Manager for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative. Annette’s primary focus is on NPLI’s Board Development programs and collaborating with community partners to help connect and train community members to serve in nonprofit volunteer leadership roles.  Annette’s previous experience includes positions with the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region as well as other local nonprofits and in municipal government. 

Amanda Barth, Administrative Associate

Amanda is the Administrative Associate for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative, a program within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Amanda received her Administrative Associate’s degree from Fox Valley Technical College in 2018.

Amanda brings positive energy, organization, and a great skill set to our team.

Steering Council

• Becky Boulanger, FVTC Foundation
• Sridevi Buddi, Community Volunteer
• Lynn Coriano, POINT (Poverty Initiative)
• Tonya Dedering, TL Dedering & Associates
• Angela Gargo, Community First Credit Union
• Tammy Geenen, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
• Tony Gonzalez, Covey
• Jeff Hahn, Real World Strategies
• Andrew Konkel, United Way Fox Cities
• Vicki McAuliffe, Valley VNA
• Mike Sandercock, Pierce Manufacturing/Oshkosh Corporation
• Richard Thompson, R.W. Thompson Consulting

Our active committees include Finance, Fundraising/Development, Marketing, and Program. Contact us at [email protected] for more information on your involvement in one of our committees.