The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit, one of Detroit’s longest running nonprofits, has named Jordan Mulka as its new executive director. Mulka takes over from Sari Klok-Schneider, who is retiring after serving in the position for 26 years.
As executive director, Mulka will lead Detroit Goodfellows into the future on many fronts. With more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, she will be responsible for the organization’s fiscal management, fundraising and grant writing, holiday gift production and distribution, external relations, special events, and administrative tasks.
She also will place high priority on efforts to refresh the brand while maintaining its legacy, attract younger members, and build new community partnerships to strengthen the network served by Detroit Goodfellows as well as increasing fundraising efforts and results, expanding programming, and building organizational capacity and infrastructure.
“Jordan is a devoted community development professional with solid nonprofit experience and ability to coalesce our members, volunteers, and recipients as we carry on the tradition and fulfill our organization’s mission for the children,” says Rick Pacynski, president of Detroit Goodfellows.
Jordan comes to Detroit Goodfellows from Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency where she served as assistant director of participatory grantmaking, leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of grant and capacity building programs.
Along with her skills in administration, facilitation, and relationship management, Mulka is described as “a great administrator” and “highly organized,” and will bring an engaging and innovative approach to Detroit Goodfellows and its programs. Additionally, she brings a passion for children as she has worked with them as a tutor and music teacher.
“I’m excited to work alongside the devoted members, community and business organizations, and other volunteers to help the Detroit Goodfellows move forward while building on its strong legacy of dedication and compassion,” Mulka says. “It’s an honor to continue this historic organization’s mission, ensuring that generations of children feel seen, cared for, and valued.”
Mulka holds two Bachelors of Arts degrees from University of Michigan, one in political science and the other in African American and African studies.
