07 Oct 2024 Women’s Foundation of Arkansas appoints Chief Growth Officer

LITTLE ROCK — The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Snyder Riffle as chief growth officer, effective October 1. In this newly created role, Riffle will be instrumental in advancing the WFA’s mission to empower women and girls across the state. She will lead the development of comprehensive communications and marketing strategies, drive brand awareness and engagement and strengthen support for WFA’s programs and initiatives from individuals, corporations and foundations.

“The addition of Sarah to the WFA team signals an exciting new chapter in our organization’s history – one that will be marked by growth and increased impact for women and girls in all corners of the state,” said Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the WFA. “Sarah’s extensive experience in development, marketing and community engagement makes her the ideal candidate to take on this pivotal role, and her leadership will be essential as we continue to grow and expand our reach in Arkansas.”

Before joining WFA, Riffle served as chief development officer at the Arkansas Foodbank, where she raised critical support for programs serving around 280,000 Arkansans each year. With more than a decade of experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, including key roles at the Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas and Acxiom Corporation, Riffle brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, relationship management and fundraising. 

In 2020, she was recognized as a “Woman to Watch” by Little Rock Soirée, and in 2022, she was named one of Arkansas Business’s “40 Under 40” honorees. She is a graduate of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Leadership Greater Little Rock program and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas program. Sarah is also a proud member of Rotary Club 99 and alumnus of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

Riffle graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and lives in Little Rock with her husband Steven, daughter Grace and twin sons Bennett and Beau. For more information about the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas and its programs, visit womensfoundationarkansas.org.