Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Names New Executives
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation executives Ellen Haddigan and Tangie Murray have been named as the organization's new board president and managing director.
The appointment was made Thursday (June 29) by foundation chairman Russell Simmons and vice chairman Danny Simmons, who welcomed Haddigan's vision as board president.
"Ellen has been crucial to the growth of this organization," said Danny Simmons. "Under her stewardship, we have seen development of a loyal group of sponsors, and the overall strengthening of our internal operations."
CO-founded 11 years ago by Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation provides arts education and access to under privileged NYC youth, as well as exposure and exhibition opportunities to emerging artists and artists of color.
Under Haddigan's six-year tenure as executive director, the organization has grown to include exhibitions and mentoring initiatives in New York City and Palm Beach County. The Rush Community Grants Program annually provides direct funding to more than 70 nonprofit organizations.
"I am honored to continue my service to Rush Philanthropic as president of the board. There's a bright future ahead for the Foundation with a fantastic team and many new initiatives," said Haddigan, who was recently named director of development for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
A former assistant executive director, Murray has been with the Foundation since 2003 as director of marketing and special events. During that time, she led the organization's fundraising efforts with the Art For Life East Hampton and Art For Life Palm Beach benefit galas.
The events raised more than $2 million last year.
"I am thrilled to become managing director of this organization I've come to love these past few years," said Miller, a University of California, Los Angeles graduate. "I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Russell and Danny, and look forward to leading the organization into a bright future."
Russell Simmons predicts Miller will take the Foundation to the next level.
"For the past several years Tangie has been a key player in Rush Philanthropic and we are happy to be able to formally recognize her vital role on the staff by promoting her to managing director," he said.
The appointment was made Thursday (June 29) by foundation chairman Russell Simmons and vice chairman Danny Simmons, who welcomed Haddigan's vision as board president.
"Ellen has been crucial to the growth of this organization," said Danny Simmons. "Under her stewardship, we have seen development of a loyal group of sponsors, and the overall strengthening of our internal operations."
CO-founded 11 years ago by Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation provides arts education and access to under privileged NYC youth, as well as exposure and exhibition opportunities to emerging artists and artists of color.
Under Haddigan's six-year tenure as executive director, the organization has grown to include exhibitions and mentoring initiatives in New York City and Palm Beach County. The Rush Community Grants Program annually provides direct funding to more than 70 nonprofit organizations.
"I am honored to continue my service to Rush Philanthropic as president of the board. There's a bright future ahead for the Foundation with a fantastic team and many new initiatives," said Haddigan, who was recently named director of development for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
A former assistant executive director, Murray has been with the Foundation since 2003 as director of marketing and special events. During that time, she led the organization's fundraising efforts with the Art For Life East Hampton and Art For Life Palm Beach benefit galas.
The events raised more than $2 million last year.
"I am thrilled to become managing director of this organization I've come to love these past few years," said Miller, a University of California, Los Angeles graduate. "I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Russell and Danny, and look forward to leading the organization into a bright future."
Russell Simmons predicts Miller will take the Foundation to the next level.
"For the past several years Tangie has been a key player in Rush Philanthropic and we are happy to be able to formally recognize her vital role on the staff by promoting her to managing director," he said.
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