Development Team

Who we are, What We Do

The Development Team (DT) is responsible for raising funds to allow SI to carry out its desired programs. Current responsibilities are to:

  • Design, implement, and track results of an annual fund drive and other drives to raise funds for general SI operating expenses
  • Develop and manage the Reb Zalman fund to encourage donors to leave money through bequests.
  • Develop and implement a grant writing program designed to raise money for special SI projects, including, but not limited to, conducting research to demonstrate the effects of Sage-ing programs on those in the second half of life; creating new or expanded educational offerings; increasing the outreach of Sage-ing throughout the world.

Create and distribute a “Gratitude Report” that informs donors and others of the work of SI and our various successes.

Projects/initiatives

  • Expanding the number of donors
  • Establishing a vision – why would people want to donate
  • Communicating with donors

Begin to implement ideas under the umbrella of Financial Wellness per our long-range plans.

Skills Set/Background – What This Team Brings to the Table

  • Fundraising experience
  • Creating a vision of SI where people will want to donate
  • Storytelling abilities that inspire people to donate
  • Developing outreach projects
  • Networker
  • Team player

TEAM MEMBERS

Carol Scott Kassner
Carol Scott KassnerCo-Team Leader
Lynn Bledsoe
Lynn Bledsoe Co-Team Leader
Katia Petersen, PHD
Katia Petersen, PHD
Doug Goldschmidt
Doug Goldschmidt
Jann Freed
Jann Freed
Gary Carlson
Gary Carlson
Brian Jones
Brian Jones
Cindy Siemers
Cindy Siemers

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