Nonprofit hires VP of philanthropy

SARASOTA — Sarasota-based nonprofit Children First Inc. hired Jessica Rogers as vice president of philanthropy.

Rogers will begin in her new role at Children First Dec. 6. According to a press release, as the leader of Children First's philanthropy department, she will provide strategic direction for fundraising with the goal of expanding early childhood education and family services for economically vulnerable children and families.

Previously, Rogers was the associate vice president of advancement at New College of Florida and associate director of the New College Foundation. She joined the college in 2006 as executive director of the New College Alumnae/I Association after working in banking.