Eileen Minogue is a dedicated leader with a wealth of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors.
As the executive director of Book Fairies since 2019, she has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization and expanding its impact. With a background in business management, program administration, fund development, and volunteer engagement, Eileen brings a unique set of skills to her role.
Prior to her tenure at Book Fairies, Eileen co-founded and served as the Executive Director of Patient Airlift Services, a Long Island-based organization that she grew from its humble beginnings in her basement to serving individuals both locally and nationally.
This experience reflects her ability to nurture and build nonprofit organizations from the ground up.
Eileen’s commitment to the nonprofit sector extends beyond her professional roles.
For over two decades, she has volunteered her time and talents to various nonprofits, including her role on the board of The Massapequa Community Fund, an organization that has provided over $2 million in local support since 2001.
Eileen’s dedication to causes related to literacy, serving the underserved, and creating equal opportunities for all is at the core of her mission.
Since taking on the role of Executive Director in 2019, Eileen Minogue has led Book Fairies through a period of significant growth and transformation. She has strengthened the organization’s infrastructure, moving it beyond its grassroots origins.
Through strategic relationship-building, collaboration partnerships, and diversification of funding sources, she has increased both in-kind and direct support, with an impressive growth in assets, experiencing a surge of over 300% from March 2019 to 2022.
Recognizing the importance of internal stability and efficiency, Eileen implemented critical changes. She transitioned the organization from a fragmented system of spreadsheets and emails to a centralized Customer Service Management system and related tools.
A successful rebranding effort and the launch of a new website with improved functionalities have streamlined program administration and fundraising. Additionally, she expanded the staff, increasing the team’s capacity from 2 to 6 employees.
This newfound stability has allowed Book Fairies to be proactive and strategic in their approach. They now process over 800,000 books per year and have piloted a groundbreaking community/school partnership program that provides ten books to each elementary school student in multiple Title 1 districts.
Eileen Minogue’s leadership has positioned Book Fairies to meet the increasing demand for their services and empower individuals in under-resourced communities with the gift of literacy.
Her dedication to the organization’s mission and her strategic vision have made her a driving force behind Book Fairies’ continued success. Her story serves as an inspiration and a blueprint for transformative leadership in the nonprofit sector.
