Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News and The Current, is pleased to announce that Alden Howard has joined Verite News as senior director of development and partnerships.
In her new role, Howard leads philanthropic strategy and revenue growth efforts at Verite News that support independent journalism in New Orleans. She oversees major donor engagement, partnerships and community relations to expand access to trusted local information.
“We are excited about how Alden’s impressive experience and record of accomplishment will further advance the impact and mission of Verite News as it continues to grow,” said Warwick Sabin, president and CEO of Deep South Today. “She is passionate about New Orleans and understands how access to local news and information is essential to civic engagement and improving our community.”
Based in New Orleans, Howard is a fundraising and partnerships executive with deep expertise in philanthropy, strategic growth and mission driven leadership. With nearly a decade of experience, she has led development strategy for nonprofit organizations by building major donor relationships, securing corporate and foundation support, and strengthening board engagement. Her work focuses on long term donor stewardship, sustainable revenue growth and measurable community impact.
“New Orleans is a city built on connection and storytelling,” Howard said. “Local journalism sits at the center of it. I’m excited to grow the partnerships and support that will sustain this work for the long term.”
Prior to joining Verite News, Howard served as senior managing director of development at Teach For America Greater New Orleans. In this role, she guided fundraising strategy across multiple revenue streams and worked closely with executive leadership to advance statewide priorities. She managed high value donor portfolios and supported foundation partnerships and grant development that helped drive significant philanthropic investment in support of educational equity. Earlier in her career, she served as director of development at Raintree Children and Family Services, where she led fundraising strategy and development operations in support of children and families.
Howard is known for combining strategic vision with strong execution. She helps organizations raise funds while building the systems and relationships needed for sustained growth. She earned her Juris Doctor and MBA from Loyola University New Orleans and her bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College.
Abut Deep South Today:
Deep South Today is a nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The Current.
Founded in 2016, Mississippi Today is now the largest newsroom in the state, and in 2023 it won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. Verite News launched in 2022 in New Orleans, where it covers inequities facing communities of color. The Current is a nonprofit news organization founded in 2018 serving Lafayette and southern Louisiana.
With its regional scale and scope, Deep South Today is rebuilding and re-energizing local journalism in communities where it had previously eroded, and ensuring its long-term growth and sustainability.
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