
The Institute for Nonprofit
Innovation & Excellence
Strengthening the nonprofit sector through
Education, Collaboration, & Advocacy
Small organizations with revenues under $1M often encounter financial and operational hurdles; our mission is to offer educational resources that support their success.
Supporting Education.
Engaging in Advocacy.
INIE focuses on a robust mission to advocate against challenges to nonprofit sustainability, participation, and capacity building.
Providing Resources.
We provide individuals, nonprofit organizations, and business collaborators with unlimited grant research, free or discounted event tuition, monthly newsletters, and more.
Donations.
Your donation to INIE will enhance the nonprofit industry's capacity and leadership through advocacy, education, and engagement.
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Meet the Team
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Kyndra Light
EXECUTIVE LEAD
Kyndra Light serves as the Corporate Solutions Manager and Executive Lead for the Center of Excellence (CoE). With a background in nonprofit leadership, construction, and consulting, she played a key role in conceptualizing and launching CoE as a unified resource hub. Passionate about strategic development, she’s dedicated to fostering innovation, equity, and impactful community solutions.
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Helena Brito
PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Helena Brito serves as the Programs and Operations Coordinator for the Center of Excellence (CoE). With a strong background in operations management and community engagement, Helena played a pivotal role at INIE. Passionate about community-strengthening initiatives, she’s committed to developing programs that create tangible results and impact.
The INIE Board of Directors
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Linda Bond Edwards
Board Chair
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Kevin Warren
Treasurer
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Dr. Patricia Manning
Secretary
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Byron Greene
Program Committee Chair
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Fadriena Sutton
Membership Committee Chair
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Wendi Cannon
Fund Development Chair
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Claire Clements
Director
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
Helena@MyINIE.org
Phone
(850) 201 - 9766