You are reading this because of Whitney Ball.
Talent Market was her brainchild (along with Tracie Sharp, President and CEO of State Policy Network). Without Whitney, Talent Market would not exist.
Whitney, the President & CEO of DonorsTrust, was more than a brilliant leader. She was smart, sassy, witty, and – as her courageous battle with cancer proved in countless ways – tough as nails. She was a woman of faith, a lover of dogs, and a tireless warrior for liberty. I could always count on her for advice, wisdom, and, of course, the truth. Her laugh was infectious, and she had a knack for finding humor in even the darkest times. She embraced life the way we are taught to do – but the way few of us have the courage to actually do. She was my mentor; and, as I told her recently, she was my hero.
As fate would have it, Talent Market turns six this month. As we celebrate more than 250 placements in the free-market nonprofit sector, we mourn the loss of the amazing woman who made it possible.
Join me in remembering Whitney and a life well-lived.
