Stephanie Davi-McNeely
Stephanie Davi McNeely has been in and around the nonprofit fundraising space for nearly twenty years. She oversees development and strategic partnerships, for the ACE Mentor Program of America, a national nonprofit mentoring program based in Philadelphia. There she is responsible for corporate and individual fundraising initiatives, as well as the growth and development of national partnerships with design and construction firms. In her spare time, she plays mom’s league softball, watches her son play soccer, takes French class through the Alliance, and serves as the First Lady of the University of Holy Cross in Algiers.
She resides in New Orleans, Louisiana with her husband and 11-year-old son.
Dear Jose Alvarado….
Dear Jose Alvarado,
Thank you. Basketball has long been my favorite sport and I’ve always hoped to pass that love onto my son. It wasn’t until the first time he saw you play that he...
The Voice of ALLA :: My Experience Announcing a Parade From Gallier Hall
The Voice of ALLA :: My Experience Announcing a Parade From Gallier Hall
My family loves Mardi Gras. Like loves it. My husband’s favorite childhood memories all center around parades. My son, who has been...
We Tried Meal Kits and Took All the Stress Out of Nightly Dinner
We Tried Meal Kits and Took All the Stress Out of Nightly Dinner
I really do not like to cook. It’s not that I can’t do it – I’m perfectly capable, having grown up in...
Life in the 1900s :: Rewatching My Old Favorites with My 12-year-old Son
Life in the 1900s :: Rewatching My Old Favorites with My 12-year-old Son
It started on a trip to Chicago when we got to the rental car counter and they did not have a car...
No, You May Not Have A Pet For Christmas
No, You May Not Have A Pet For Christmas
A few years ago, my son decided we should get a pet. He had so many reasons. And, around the holidays, he’ll start up his campaign...
Moms Helping Moms :: How One Happy Mama Is Making a Difference in Our...
“That special power of loving that belongs to a woman is seen most clearly when she becomes a mother.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta:
Since my husband became President of the University of Holy Cross...
Fit Over 40 :: How ITF Prime’s Custom Workouts Changed Everything
Fit Over 40 :: How ITF Prime's Custom Workouts Changed Everything
If you know me at all, you know that to describe me as ‘competitive’ would be the understatement of the year. This served me...
72 Hours in Chicago :: A Family-Friendly Adventure
72 Hours in Chicago :: A Family-Friendly Adventure
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to a technology conference in Chicago and decided to let my almost 12-year-old son tag along, in hopes that he'd...
I Was A Judge At The Orange Queen Competition :: 5 Things I Learned...
I Was A Judge At The Orange Queen Competition :: 5 Things I Learned Along The Way
I’ve been to Washington Mardi Gras several times, and I have seen festival queens from around the State...
Book Review :: The Original New Orleans Moms Were Mutinous Women
Book Review :: The Original New Orleans Moms Were Mutinous Women
When we decided to make New Orleans our home, I took all the tours and read all the books. My husband was born and...
Beignet Fest :: Our Favorite Fall Tradition
Beignet Fest :: Our Favorite Fall Tradition
There are two things that I love in this world: Fall Festivals and Good Causes. Lucky for me, New Orleans is full of both.
With school well underway and...
Tony Mandina’s On The Westbank :: Back to My Roots
Tony Mandina's On The Westbank :: Back to My Roots
I hate to cook. It’s not that I’m not good at it, it’s just that I find the whole process exhausting. It requires time, patience,...
Where Did You Go to School?
Where Did You Go to School?
As a non-native, the first time someone asked me where I went to school, I answered “University of California, Davis.” Now, ten years later, I usually make some kind...
The Economic Power of Women :: The Barbie Movie
The Economic Power of Women :: The Barbie Movie
This isn't a movie review. If anything, it's more of a weather report. And, in case you haven't noticed, the skies are quite pink these days.
Over...