The Lincoln Community Foundation president announced his resignation two weeks after a record-breaking Give to Lincoln Day.
On Friday, Alec Gorynski announced his resignation, effective Aug. 2, after joining the foundation in December 2021 as president and CEO.
The Lincoln Community Foundation is a local nonprofit that has focused on inspiring the community to give, act and lead since 1955. Each year, the foundation hosts Give to Lincoln Day which follows a month of donations for local causes and nonprofits. This past May brought in a record-breaking $8.5 million.
Following his resignation, Gorynski said he will be taking on a role at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Partnership as senior vice president for economic development.
“I did not plan for my time at the foundation to conclude so soon, nor was I pursuing this opportunity, but after much counsel and consideration, I have decided to accept the position,†Gorynski said in his statement.
Gorynski also wrote in his message about the onboarding experience where he met one on one with donors and community partners. Through those conversations, Gorynski noticed a theme emerging, that Lincoln was special with neighbors supporting neighbors.
“During the past two and a half years, I have experienced this spirit of collaboration first-hand — not only in my role with the foundation but as a resident,†Gorynski said. “This city has embraced my family, and for that we are forever grateful.â€
More information will be available in the coming weeks regarding the transition and succession guided by the board of directors.