RCFNS Hires New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the appointment of Penny Cooper as Executive Director effective February 22, 2022.

Ms.Cooper brings business, communications and strategy to her new role as Executive Director of the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia. She graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a BA in Economics and has worked in the private business sector as well as the social purpose sector for many years.

“I am very proud and honoured to be part of this great organization who have been leaders in rural philanthropy throughout rural Nova Scotia for over 20 years,” said Penny Cooper.  “I look forward to building strategic partnerships and continuing to build on this incredible legacy which has already contributed so much to our rural communities."

Penny Cooper

RCFNS Executive Director