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Leaders of Influence: Nonprofit & Philanthropy 2026 – Nicole Sexton

Entertainment Industry Foundation


NICOLE SEXTON
President; CEO
Entertainment Industry Foundation

Nicole Sexton leads all dayto- day operations of EIF, the creative community’s trusted partner in philanthropy since 1942. Through fiscally sponsored funds, telecasts, programs and PSAs, EIF leverages the strength of the entertainment industry to positively impact millions of people globally. EIF has raised more than $1 billion, granting funds to 200+ nonprofits per year.

EIF’s programs and campaigns include Defy:Disaster, the entertainment community’s immediate response to natural disasters; EIF Careers Program, which creates a more diverse talent pipeline into film and television careers; and Stand Up To Cancer, which raises funds to accelerate the pace of cancer research. The nonprofit is a fiscal sponsor of funds led by a number of globally recognizable celebrities.

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