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GSHNJ Welcomes Joie Langford as Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is proud to welcome Joie M. Langford, CFRE, as our new Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy. In this newly created role, Joie will lead our fund development efforts, strengthen donor relationships, and expand corporate and foundation partnerships to ensure that GSHNJ continues to provide life-changing experiences for memberss across our council.
With nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy, Joie has successfully raised more than $15 million through strategic donor engagement and partnership-building. She has led major fundraising campaigns and secured transformative support for mission-driven organizations. Before joining GSHNJ, she held key development roles at The Writing Revolution, All Stars Project, Inc., Student Leadership Network, and Saint Vincent Academy, where she cultivated meaningful relationships with funders and donors to drive long-term impact.
As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Joie has earned an internationally recognized credential that reflects her commitment to ethical and effective fundraising. Her expertise in major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundation support will be instrumental in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of GSHNJ’s mission.
Joie is no stranger to GSHNJ—she has been a dedicated volunteer on the council’s Fund Development Committee since 2021. In this new leadership role, she is eager to deepen engagement with our generous supporters and explore new opportunities to grow philanthropic investment in Girl Scouts.
A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Joie earned her Master of Arts in Media Studies from Hofstra University and Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in African American Studies from Temple University. She is also an active member of the African American Development Officers (AADO) Network, F3: Fabulous Female Fundraisers, and Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC).
If you are interested in connecting with Joie to explore current opportunities and ways to support Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, please reach out to her at jlangford@gshnj.org .
