Greater Twin Cities United Way announced yesterday that Sarah Caruso has been named president and chief executive officer. Caruso, who is president of the Minnesota Children’s Museum, will succeed Lauren Segal, who announced in February her decision to leave the organization before the end of 2009.
“We looked for a leader who could build on the momentum that United Way’s Agenda for Lasting Change has created over the last few years under Lauren’s dedicated and capable direction,” said Jon Campbell, CEO of Wells Fargo Bank’s Minnesota Region and chair of the Greater Twin Cities United Way’s board of directors.
“A national search attracted an exceptional and diverse slate of candidates from the Twin Cities and beyond. Sarah stood out with a uniquely impressive blend of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor and volunteer engagement, public policy and operational excellence.”
Caruso will continue leading Minnesota Children’s Museum until interim leadership is named, according to Board Chair William Schmoker. Her first official day at Greater Twin Cities United Way is November 30.
Read the full press release announcing Sarah Caruso’s hire at the Greater Twin Cities United Way website or read today’s article about the announcement at MinnPost.com.
She has a tough position. People that I speak to about charity still speak poorly about the org. because of past mistakes. People do not have a grasp on how things work in a simple easy to understand manner without loopholes.
I wish her the best of luck in improving the United Way.
Best regards,
Tom Bailey