Board Members
A Message from the President
The Kyrene Foundation, in partnership with the Kyrene School District, is a tremendous resource to our educational community. As a 501(c)(3), The Kyrene Foundation partners with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and community supporters to provide essential assistance to our students and families.
Our key initiatives align with the following focus areas:
- Partnership with school administration to bring opportunities, including outreach services, prevention initiatives, leadership and volunteer programs, which positively impact school-wide culture and climate
- Kyrene Family Resource Center which provides including medical, dental, food, clothing and family crisis assistance
- Student Scholarships for extra-curricular and student enrichment programs such as sports, arts, and academic support
- Educational grants, new teacher gift cards and recognition awards for staff and students
There are many exciting events and opportunities to assist the Foundation in the 2022-2023 school year! I look forward to seeing you at our signature events this year including the Taste of Kyrene and the Kyrene Golf Classic.
The Kyrene Foundation exists due to the wonderful support of the Kyrene community. Thank you so much for your support and enjoy an exciting school year!
Sincerely,
Shirley Coomer
Board President
Board Members
Shirley Coomer
President
Rick Richardson
Vice President
Olga Waterworth
Treasurer
Daniell Ulm
Secretary
Members At Large
Donna Castrenze-Steele
Ryan Hamilton
Parker Lee
Matthew Boylan
Chenchen Zhang
Sonia Orozco
Honorary Board Members
Dr. Ben Furlong
The Honorable Harry Mitchell
Join our Board of Directors
Our board is made up entirely of volunteers who are passionate about education and giving back.
Our ideal board members are involved in their community, teamwork oriented, and committed to serving the students, educators, and families in the Kyrene community. While all interested candidates are encouraged to apply, the Kyrene Foundation has identified specific needs in the areas of fundraising, grant writing, event planning, marketing & communications, social media marketing, and finance. Prior board or non-profit experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in Monthly Board Meetings (1st Fridy of the month)
- Participate in committees and to commit time to foundation initiatives
- Help to organize and execute key fundraising and giving events
- Assist in fundraising initiatives including soliciting sponsors, securing donations, and volunteering at fundraising events
- Represent the foundation, advocate for its mission, and engage with community and district partners.
Skills-based needs:
- Fundraising: Grow sponsor network, secure monetary and in-kind donations, identify and enable new fundraising sources, grow passive income streams
- Grant writing: identify and apply for monetary grants, excellent written communication
- Event planning: Plan and lead larger-scale fundraising events, oversee and coordinate sub-committees, ensure smooth “day of” event execution, identify
and develop new fundraising and giving initiatives - Social Media: Develop and execute social media strategy for the Foundation. Grow presence across all social platforms, increase awareness, followers and engagements, leverage social media as a fundraising platform, promote foundation events.
- Communications/PR: – Develop and execute a communications plan with the goal of increasing community awareness. Establish relationships with local news outlets, business associations, and partner organizations, partner with the Kyrene School District to coordinate communications, publish press releases and articles, draft content for website, event communications, and newsletters, develop an annual report.
- Financial Oversight: Provide guidance on budgeting, financial planning, and fundraising strategies while ensuring financial compliance.
Join us in making a positive impact in the Kyrene Community! Ready to apply? Download and fill out the application and email it to Contact@kyrenefoundation.org.
