Julie Parr and Elyse Poinsett in Their New Positions At NPR.
NPR has elevated two longtime leaders as it strengthens its fundraising efforts, together with its digital revenue operations, during this critical period for public media. The Chief Development Office,r Rachel Evans, announced Julie Parr has received a promotion to Senior Vice President Development, while Elyse Poinsett has become Vice President Digital Revenue and Operations.Â
Julie Parr to Lead Development Strategy
Parr will handle all aspects of major gifts and institutional giving, planned giving, and donor communications while he maintains his partnership with the NPR Foundation.
She joined NPR in 2023 with more than 20 years of philanthropic leadership experience, which included her work at Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
In 2025, she took the role of interim head of development, which she used to guide the organization through record-breaking fundraising campaigns.
Parr, who has been a listener for many years, described his promotion as a deeply personal experience because he believes independent journalism plays a vital role in sustaining democracy.
Elyse Poinsett to Expand Digital Revenue
Elyse Poinsett to Expand Digital Revenue. Poinsett, who joined NPR in 2020, has led the modernization of its digital fundraising tools, which improve donor experience while exceeding revenue targets.
She will develop future digital revenue systems at NPR, which will enable the organization to achieve ongoing expansion. Her public media experience includes leadership roles at Greater Public and WHYY.
She described her work at NPR as a vital mission to support the organization, which she sees as both an honor and an obligation, because public media serves essential functions in communities across the United States.
Strengthening Public Media’s Future
NPR maintains sustainable growth through its 250 Member stations, which provide service to almost all Americans. The promotions reflect a broader push to deepen donor relationships while expanding digital innovation—ensuring independent journalism remains strong for years to come.
About NPR
NPR delivers reporting and storytelling through its radio broadcasts, digital platforms, live events, and international bureaus. The organization uses its mission to create public knowledge through its extensive journalism, which covers national events, cultural traditions, and various ideas.
NPR provides its Member stations access to its programming, which reaches millions of Americans who listen through traditional radio and online platforms, smart speakers, and the NPR app.
NPR appointed new leaders to establish a strategic approach that helps the organization achieve sustainable growth and long-term success in the current nonprofit journalism environment.