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The Prosperity Foundation Launches Inaugural Pitch Competition to Reimagine Black Philanthropy
New Haven (December 17, 2025) -- The Prosperity Foundation officially launched its inaugural Pitch Competition with a foundational pitch deck training led by Interim Chief Executive Officer Donna Lecky . Held on Friday, December 12, the session brought together nonprofit leaders from TPF’s first Incubator cohort, along with additional organizations interested in submitting a pitch. During the training, Lecky walked participants through the essential components of a strong pit

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The Prosperity Foundation Names Donna Lecky as Interim CEO
New Haven (November 15, 2025) -- The Prosperity Foundation (TPF) announced the appointment of Donna Lecky as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, marking a new phase in the organization’s evolution as it enters its second decade of advancing economic and social prosperity within Connecticut’s Black communities. Lecky, a long-time board member and former Chair of Finance Committee, has been integral to The Prosperity Foundation’s growth since its inception.

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The Prosperity Foundation Addresses Grantees, Funders, and Donors Amid Senator Grantmaking Probe
NEW HAVEN, CT (August 13, 2025) – The Prosperity Foundation's CEO and Board of Directors today issued a formal communication to its grantees, funders, and donors addressing its mention in recent news coverage relating to the federal grand jury proceedings investigation of Senator Dough McCrory. In response to the organization's reference in the media, The Prosperity Foundation's leaders wrote reaffirming that the organization has not been accused of wrongdoing and remains

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