The board of directors of the White Rose Leadership Institute (WRLI) recently announced the appointment of Lisa Barshinger to the position of executive director. The WRLI oversees the York Federal Fellows program and the annual Give Local York fundraising day.

Barshinger has more than 15 years of experience in business development, fundraising, marketing and community engagement. Most recently, she held the position of community engagement director at First Capital Federal Credit Union as well as the inaugural executive director of the FirstCap Gives Back Foundation. Her dedication to improving the lives of others in the York community has been recognized by community leaders and nonprofit peers.

 Barshinger serves as president of the Foundation for the West York Area School District, a member of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation board of directors and an ambassador for the York County Economic Alliance.

 Barshinger's first job will be to connect with the nonprofit organizations and stakeholders who participate in Give Local York. Next will be the recruitment of the Give Day director.

Additionally, the next class of York Federal Fellows will be announced this fall at the WRLI annual meeting.

The mission of the WRLI is to support nonprofit leaders as a vehicle to strengthen the community. This aim is accomplished by offering fundraising opportunities, various programs, consultation and mentorship, leadership training and community-building partnerships.

Robert W. Pullo established the York Federal Fellows program in 2005 through the York Federal Foundation Fund of the York County Community Foundation, and the first fellowship class matriculated in 2006. The York Federal Fellows Program offers nonprofit executive leaders the opportunity to spend a year developing professionally and personally while expanding their leadership skills. With a grant of up to $5,000, executives can pursue their development and connect with other executives during regular workshop sessions throughout the year.

To learn more, visit http://www.whiteroseleadershipinstitute.org.