{Philanthropy leader previously served as Moonridge Group’s senior program director}
Moonridge Group philanthropy advisors promoted MaryGrace Rendina to vice president. In her new role, Rendina will lead strategic growth and continue to guide client relationships to ensure the organization provides tailored philanthropy solutions that drive social impact. Additionally, Rendina will advance operational efficiency and innovation, while encouraging creative thinking to respond to changes in the philanthropy landscape.
“MaryGrace is an incredibly talented leader and I’m proud to have her serve in the important leadership role of vice president,” said Julie Murray, Moonridge Group’s principal and CEO. “She is a strategic-thinking and innovative leader, and cares greatly about creating a healthy and vibrant community and state.”
For the past two years, Rendina served as senior program director. A key achievement in this role included managing and executing the Moonridge Foundation’s annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit. The event unites more than 500 corporate funders, family foundations and individual philanthropists to discuss social impact, trends and best practices in giving. She also launched the Moonrise Next Gen philanthropy group, which engages more than 100 young professionals in strategic giving and community impact initiatives.
“I am honored to be promoted to vice president of Moonridge Group and grateful for the opportunity to further our mission of creating a more vibrant and connected community through philanthropy,” Rendina added. “I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated team, partners and clients to create impactful solutions that drive real change in the lives of those we serve. Together, we can be the change.”
A Las Vegas native, Rendina is dedicated to giving back to her community, and has a growing track record of service in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Moonridge Group in 2022, Rendina worked as Development Manager for Raise the Future and also worked in MGM Resorts International’s Corporate Philanthropy division.
About Moonridge Group
Moonridge Group, a philanthropy consulting firm, provides guidance to help funders achieve the greatest social impact possible. The dedicated team at Moonridge Group works with corporations, individual philanthropists, and Family Foundations in Nevada and California. Founded in 2011 by one of Nevada’s leading social entrepreneurs, Julie Murray, Moonridge Group has successfully advised many organizations including Bennett Family Foundation, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Milagro Foundation, Westgate Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Lake Tahoe, Cirque du Soleil and their ONE DROP Foundation, NV Energy, Paragon Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, The City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Fund, Jameson Fellowship, Nevada Medical Center/Hope Means Nevada, Greater Good Council, and Nevada Corporate Giving Council to name a few. For more information please visit moonridgegroup.com.
