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ORIX USA’s ORIX Foundation Names Carol Greene as Foundation Administrator

06/21/2010

 

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ORIX USA’s ORIX Foundation Names Carol Greene as Foundation Administrator


DALLAS - June 21, 2010 - ORIX USA Corporation (www.orix.com), a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, announced the recent hire of Carol Greene as Foundation Administrator of its Texas nonprofit corporation, ORIX Foundation. In this role, Greene will manage ORIX Foundation’s Charitable Giving Program, in which it directly funds certain partner charities, and the Employee Matching Program, in which the company matches funds raised or donated by ORIX USA employees. Greene also will assist ORIX Foundation’s recently expanded employee board of directors in overseeing and directing the foundation’s activities.

Greene is a seasoned professional in non-profit leadership. Among her experience prior to joining ORIX Foundation was her service as regional director of Prince George’s County for United Way Of The National Capital Area, in Washington, D.C., where she was responsible for oversight of administrative staff, as well as strategic planning, campaign coordination, program development, training and community relations. Greene’s responsibilities also included directing the annual fund allocation process for the Prince George’s United Way, where approximately $1 million was distributed on an annual basis.

“We are excited to welcome Carol as our new Foundation Administrator,” said ORIX USA’s President and CEO Jim Thompson. “Supporting deserving local organizations while helping our employees engage in our community is of great importance to ORIX. We believe Carol’s impressive background in the nonprofit sector will make her a valuable asset in expanding the programs and effectiveness of ORIX Foundation.”

Greene graduated with a Master of Science in Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Trinity College in Washington, D.C. Prior to earning this degree, Greene received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from The American University in Washington, D.C.

About ORIX Foundation

ORIX Foundation, a Texas nonprofit corporation, was established by ORIX USA Corporation in January 2009. The foundation is dedicated to helping children and families succeed. By advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives, ORIX Foundation supports projects that create opportunities, make connections and address needs where ORIX USA employees live and work. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, ORIX Foundation hopes to continue to foster a giving environment among its employees, their families and the Dallas community. For more information please visit www.orixfoundation.org.
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