Endowment board appoints new president and CEO

The Endowment's board appoints new president and CEO

NEW HANOVER, N.C. (WWAY) — The Endowment, also known as The New Hanover Community Endowment, is welcoming a new president and CEO. Sophie Dagenais will serve as president and CEO of the organization. Dagenais previously served as interim president and CEO, providing continuity of leadership and supporting the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Sophie Dagenais as The Endowment’s new Pre…

Endowment board appoints new president and CEO

The Endowment’s Board of Directors appointed Sophie Dagenais as president and CEO, the organization announced.

New Hanover Community Endowment names CEO

Sophie Dagenais is now president and CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment after serving in the interim role since July. She replaces Dan Winslow, who resigned in July after about nine months on the job. Sophie Dagenais Dagenais joined the endowment in January 2025 as vice president of programs and grants. The New Hanover Community Endowment had more than $1.5 billion in assets, according to its 2024 IRS filings, an increase of almost 10% f…

Endowment drops ‘interim’ tag, names Sophie Dagenais permanent CEO

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The New Hanover Community Endowment has officially named Sophie Dagenais as its permanent president and CEO, signaling a move toward stability after a year of leadership transitions. Dagenais, who has served as the organization's interim leader since July 2025, was appointed to the permanent role by the board of directors on Wednesday. Her promotion comes as the $1.6… Source