Patrick Corvington Approved to Head CNCS

Posted by on February 22, 2010

Patrick Corvington Approved to Head CNCS
Corvington Brings Expertise in Nonprofit Community, Awaits President’s Final Approval

On Thursday, February 11, the US Senate confirmed Patrick Corvington by unanimous consent as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). His confirmation now goes to President Obama, who nominated Mr. Corvington for the position in October 2009, for his signature.

* Click here for a CNCS press release on Patrick Corvington’s confirmation.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1659

* Click here for a White House press release announcing the intent to nominate Mr. Corvington in October 2009.
http://www.voicesforservice.org/news/CorvingtonPR_100209.htm

* Click here for more information from The NonProfit Times.
http://www.nptimes.com/10Feb/breakingnews-100212-1.html

Voices for National Service applauds the Senate’s unanimous approval of Patrick Corvington to become the next CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Mr. Corvington’s expertise in nonprofit leadership and capacity-building, evaluation and performance measurement, and systems reform will be helpful to a field poised for major growth with high expectations for results. His extensive background in the nonprofit community will bring many new partners to national service and expand service and innovation as solutions to community needs.

The national service field greatly looks forward to working with Patrick Corvington to implement the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and grow support for service as a resource to face our country’s pressing challenges now and in the future.