In this episode of I 501(c) You, we sit down with Bill Villafranco, trustee of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation and executive director of MyFace.org, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, philanthropy, and legacy. Bill shares his unique journey into nonprofit work, shaped by personal loss and mentorship, and offers a rare dual perspective on what it takes to lead as both a board member and an executive director. From navigating donor intent and intergenerational giving to managing board relationships and launching innovative community programs, this episode is packed with real-world insights for nonprofit leaders, board members, and anyone passionate about making an impact.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Bill Villafranco, Board of Trustee of Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation and Executive Director of MyFace
(04:26) Responsibility of a lifetime appointment
(05:56) How are you making sure the Virginia B. Toulmin name exists into perpetuity?
(08:36) Multi-generational philanthropic strategy
(11:31) Becoming the Executive Director of MyFace
(21:26) How will you be a better board member due to your work as an Executive Director?
(23:46) What should board members know about being an Executive Director?
(25:16) What advice would you give to businesspeople who are thinking about being on a board?
(26:06) Final advice?
(27:16) Recapping with Read
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