Daniel Kertzner appointed vice president for grant programs 
 

Daniel Kertzner (right) with Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts

Neil Steinberg, president and CEO of The Rhode Island Foundation, announced today that after a national search, Daniel Kertzner, grant programs officer, has been appointed vice president for grant programs.
 
"Daniel's knowledge of the nonprofit sector and his passion for Rhode Island make him an ideal choice for this position. The Foundation is committed to strengthening the state's nonprofit organizations, which continue to serve so many Rhode Islanders at this time of unprecedented need in our state. Our grantmaking seeks to focus on impact and assist these organizations so that they will achieve long term solutions to the challenges we face. I am pleased that Daniel will be leading our efforts in his new role," said Steinberg.
 
Daniel joined the Foundation in February 2007 as grant programs officer for the arts sector. He has more than 14 years of experience working in nonprofit administration and management. Prior to joining the Foundation, Daniel served as program manager for the Massachusetts Cultural Council in Boston. A resident of Providence, he graduated from Brown University.