Children’s Harbor adds Bill Buchanan to board

Children’s Harbor has named Bill Buchanan to its Board of Directors, bringing in a South Florida business development leader with nonprofit and fundraising experience. The appointment is meant to support the Pembroke Pines-based organization’s growth, community partnerships and services for teens in foster care and families in crisis.

Why it matters: - Bill Buchanan’s appointment adds business development, fundraising and nonprofit leadership experience to Children’s Harbor’s governing board. - The move supports the Pembroke Pines-based nonprofit’s efforts to expand awareness, deepen community partnerships and grow services for families in crisis and teens in foster care. - Children’s Harbor serves children and young adults affected by abuse, foster care and family instability across South Florida.

What happened: - Children’s Harbor appointed Bill Buchanan to its Board of Directors. - Buchanan is a Regional Sales Manager for TGI Office Automation and iPower Technologies. - Buchanan leads business development and growth initiatives across South Florida. - The organization announced the appointment June 17, 2026.

The details: - Buchanan has nearly two decades of experience in relationship-building, strategic growth, fundraising and community engagement. - His background includes work in fundraising, advancement, nonprofit leadership and volunteer leadership. - Children’s Harbor said Buchanan’s experience will help guide continued growth and support the nonprofit’s long-term strategic goals. - Tiffani Dhooge, president and CEO of Children’s Harbor, said Buchanan’s nonprofit experience and commitment to service make him a valuable addition to the board. - Buchanan said he was drawn to Children’s Harbor’s mix of immediate support and long-term support for children and families. - Buchanan said investing in the next generation is key to a better future for communities. - Buchanan is a longtime South Florida resident, husband and father. - Buchanan is active in his church community.

Between the lines: - Children’s Harbor is signaling that board leadership is part of its growth strategy, not just governance. - Buchanan’s mix of private-sector sales leadership and nonprofit experience suggests the organization wants stronger ties between fundraising, partnerships and program expansion. - The appointment also reinforces Children’s Harbor’s focus on community-facing leadership as it works with vulnerable youth and families.

What’s next: - Children’s Harbor expects Buchanan to support program expansion and strategic growth efforts. - Buchanan is likely to help the nonprofit broaden its reach and strengthen its external relationships. - The organization invites supporters to learn more or get involved at Children’s Harbor or by calling (954) 252-3072.

The bottom line: - Children’s Harbor is adding a board member with business and nonprofit experience as it pushes to scale support for children, teens and families in South Florida.