New director for Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Kate Mulligan, who was the general manager for EnsembleNewSRQ, has been hired to lead the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation as its executive director.

Mulligan's first day with the nonprofit was Sept. 3.

“The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation is delighted that Kate has accepted the position of executive director," Board President Mark Clark said in a release. "Her passion for people and for the vision and mission of the organization was clear throughout the hiring process. She is already a key player in the community, and we are excited for our future with Kate’s leadership. Her qualifications are matched equally with her desire to make a lasting impact in the region.”

Mulligan managed all administrative aspects of EnsembleNewsSRQ's concert series and its fundraising events. Prior to that post, which she took in August of 2023, Mulligan was the executive director of Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey and of Trenton Children’s Chorus.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in music and nonprofit management from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and a master’s degree in business administration from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

“I am thrilled to lead an organization that has such a positive effect on the Lakewood Ranch community by helping local nonprofits achieve their missions," Mulligan said in the release. "It is an amazing opportunity. I want to open the door to the Lakewood Ranch community to help amplify the impact of its giving, and to local nonprofits so that they can more effectively achieve their missions.” 

According to the release, Mulligan’s goals for her first 90 days are to strengthen existing partnerships with donors, nonprofits, and members of the community; increase awareness and donations through events and sponsorships; and enact the board's plan for growth and continued sustainability for the future.

For more information about the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation, visit LWRCF.org or call 941-208-6799.