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Ұ������ announces that the Board of Directors has appointed A. Nicole (Nic) Campbell and Walter Sweet as Interim Co-CEOs and Co-Presidents, effective immediately. Nic and Walter are exceptional leaders who possess deep knowledge of the organization and charitable intermediaries. Throughout their tenure at RPA, they have developed a strong partnership and shown their unwavering commitment to the organization’s values and mission.

“I am excited to welcome Nic and Walter to their new leadership positions,” said Ұ������Board Chair Valerie Rockefeller. “They are uniquely qualified to guide Ұ������through this next stage of our evolution, and I have great optimism about the progress we can achieve by embracing change that aligns with our shared values and commitment to operational excellence. I am deeply grateful for their dedication, and, on behalf of the Board, we look forward to a close partnership.”

With over fifteen years of experience in the public and private sectors, Nic Campbell previously served as RPA’s General Counsel. For her entire career, she has been a sought-after strategist and thought partner to philanthropists, philanthropies, collaboratives, movements, and nonprofit organizations in the United States, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and around the world. Nic is the founder of Build Up Companies, a federated group of companies comprised of Build Up Advisory Group, The Campbell Law Firm, and Build Up, Inc., which is focused on transforming outcomes for vulnerable and marginalized communities.

In his previous role as RPA’s Senior Vice President, Walter Sweet has significantly contributed to the organization’s growth and success, leading all program teams. He has served as executive in charge of advisory and sponsored project practice and led some of RPA’s most complex and high-profile client relationships. Walter’s tenure has been defined by promoting RPA’s mission of accelerating philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.

“We are humbled and honored to step into these roles and continue the important work with our dedicated partners and colleagues,” said Campbell and Sweet. “In the coming year, we will dedicate ourselves to building on RPA’s extraordinary capabilities while reimagining our possibilities as an organization and as a community. We will focus on supporting and empowering our colleagues, enhancing our systems, strengthening our partnerships with our clients and funders, and delivering high-quality services. We are grateful for this incredible opportunity and look forward to the work ahead.”

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