E48: Sophie Dagenais – The Endowment (New Hanover Community Endowment)
Sophie Dagenais is the interim CEO of The Endowment, a now $1.7 Billion fund that was created upon the sale of New Hanover County Regional Medical Center to Novant health in 2020. Sophie shares insights on the history, mission, vision as well as impacts of The Endowment since its inception.
-Understanding the technical nomenclature and the shift from being a Public Charity vs. a Private Foundation, and what that means for The Endowment and New Hanover County going forward. Hint: it’s a good thing.
-What types of initiatives, organizations and causes does The Endowment support with their grants?
-In 2025, a strategic refresh was performed to ensure alignment of focus areas with the most important needs in our community. Learn more about this.
-Understanding the technical nomenclature and the shift from being a Public Charity vs. a Private Foundation, and what that means for The Endowment and New Hanover County going forward. Hint: it’s a good thing.
-What types of initiatives, organizations and causes does The Endowment support with their grants?
-In 2025, a strategic refresh was performed to ensure alignment of focus areas with the most important needs in our community. Learn more about this.
Website: https://theendowment.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiedagenais1/
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