Reach for the Stars!

“While we had an amazing group of volunteers working on our capital campaign, a steady and loyal development committee, some exceptional board members, and a polished and professional development department, sometimes they act like cats — all heading off in their own direction, doing whatever it is they want, whenever they please,” writes nominator Lynda Frank, manager of annual giving programs. “Only a very rare person, like Sherry, can herd cats.”
In the end, the organization met the Kresge challenge, raised $55,000 more than the $11.5 million campaign goal, raised $226,502 more than the $1.31 million annual fund goal, and added $213,109 to its endowment.