Board & Governance
Next board meeting · Jun 18, 2026
Strategic Initiatives
FY26 board-approved priorities
- On TrackDiversify capital stack — earned revenue to 18%Owner: CEO64%
- At RiskLaunch second coworking floor (Phase II buildout)Owner: COO32%
- On TrackExpand IPTAP to 60-venture annual capacityOwner: Programs Director58%
- On TrackRefresh strategic plan FY27-FY29Owner: Board Chair28%
Compliance Monitor
Regulatory, audit, and insurance
- Form 990 (FY25)Filed 4/14/2026Filed
- Single Audit (Uniform Guidance)Due 9/30/2026In Progress
- State Charitable Registration (LA)Renews 8/01/2026Current
- Insurance — D&ORenews 11/03/2026Current
- City of NOLA Q2 Procurement ReportDue in 6 daysAction Needed
Executive Summary for the Board
Auto-drafted from current operational signals · editable
Mission execution remains strong. Propeller supported 508 active ventures in May, the highest single-month total in eighteen months, driven by Workforce cohort 24-B (91% completion) and continued growth in Food Access participation across St. Bernard Parish.
One material risk requires board awareness. The Louisiana Workforce Expansion Initiative is tracking 12% over its approved labor allocation. Management is preparing a budget modification with LWC and expects no impact to participant services. ED sign-off targeted before the next reimbursement cycle.
Funding mix continues to diversify. Federal share is now 47%, within the board's 50% ceiling. Two foundation renewals (Helis, Baptist) are tracking above 80% probability. The Coastal Resilience Workforce award (EDA, $1.95M) opens a new revenue line in Q3.