The Foundation for Enhancing Communities has named a new president and CEO.
And it’s someone already familiar with the organization – Jennifer Doyle, who has been with the organization for more than 15 years. She has held various roles including vice president of philanthropy and community investment, program officer, asset development associate and director of development.
She also most recently served as interim president and CEO. Doyle became president and CEO of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities on July 1.
Before joining the organization, she served in leadership roles at Goodwill Industries Keystone Area and Northwestern Human Services.
“I am deeply committed to TFEC’s mission of inspiring giving and partnering with donors to achieve their charitable goals,” said Jennifer Doyle. “Our focus on strengthening local communities by investing in them now and for future generations is more important than ever, and I look forward to actively pushing forward our mission to make a lasting impact.”
Doyle replaces Janice R. Black, who had been president and CEO at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities since 1994. She retired last month.
“The time has come. The time is right. After much difficult deliberation, I have decided to retire, effective June 30, 2024. It will be hard to say good-bye, but I take comfort in knowing that TFEC is a strong foundation that serves as a model for other community foundations throughout the country,” Black said in a news release earlier this year.
The organization grew from $4.9 million in assets in 1994 to $130 million in 2024, according to Black.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities was established in 1920 and is the 18th oldest community foundation in the United States. The organization is based in Harrisburg and serves Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry counties, and the Dillsburg Area. Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities serving thousands of people through the creation of charitable funds. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities serve as the administrator of a collection of funds that benefit communities in south-central Pennsylvania.