The Maine Community Foundation staff at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, October 2010. Front row, L to R: Ellen Pope, Liz Fickett, Meredith Jones, Karen Young, Laura Young. Middle row, L to R: Lelia De Andrade, Carl Little, Helen McCain, Liana Kingsbury, Karen Hartt, Gail Richardson, JaneA Kelley. Back row, L to R: Pam Cleghorn, Jim Geary, Karen Allen-Maguire, Peter Taylor, Jean Warren, Cherie Galyean, Lorre Webster Ames, Amy Pollien, Jennifer Southard.
Executive
Meredith Jones, President & CEO
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Meredith is responsible for management of the organization and works with the Board of Directors to guide the organization to achieve its mission.
Finance
Karen Allen-Maguire, Finance Assistant
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Karen handles accounts payable, payroll, and coordination of human resources.
Lorre Webster Ames, Financial Accounting Manager
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Lorre covers the donor fund side of the accounting system, ensuring that all transactions are accurately posted.
Jim Geary, Vice President & Director of Investments
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Jim is responsible for the review, analysis, and evaluation of investment managers and new investment opportunities.
Liana Kingsbury, Senior Foundation Officer
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Liana manages the community foundation's program for nonprofit endowments and acts as the key contact for inquiries regarding establishing a nonprofit endowment fund and related issues.
Amy Pollien, Grants Manager
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Amy manages the foundation's competitive grant program. She is often the first point of contact for grant applicants.
Gail Richardson, Controller
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Gail is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the foundation’s financial reports. She coordinates the annual audit of financial statements and prepares support documents for federal reporting requirements.
Jean Warren, Grants Associate
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Jean is responsible for managing and administration of the community foundation’s advised grants.
Operations
JaneA Kelley, Communications & Marketing Specialist
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JaneA has primary oversight of electronic communications, including web content and eNews, and serves as assistant editor for the community foundation's newsletter, annual report, and other publications.
Carl Little, Director, Communications & Marketing
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Carl oversees the foundation's marketing and communications programs, including its publications, web page, media relations, and advertising.
Ellen Pope, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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Ellen is responsible for overseeing the community foundation's technology and data systems, knowledge management, communications, and human resources.
Charles Proctor, Information Systems Administrator
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Chuck manages the ongoing maintenance of the foundation's computer network, including software and hardware systems, internet access, and network security.
Timothy Williams, Receptionist and Office Assistant
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Tim manages the front desk in the Ellsworth office. He also performs clerical and administrative duties.
Philanthropy
Karen Hartt, Philanthropic Services Specialist
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Karen manages the community foundation's constituent database, works with the planned giving staff, and supports other aspects of philanthropic services, communications, and marketing.
Jennifer Southard, Director, Philanthropic Services
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Jennifer works with prospective donors, provides services to current donors, and oversees outreach to professional advisors.
Laura Young, Vice President, Philanthropy
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Laura helps individuals and groups partner with the Maine Community Foundation to make the most of their philanthropy.
Program
Pam Cleghorn, Senior Program Officer
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Pam is assistant secretary to the board, supports several competitive grant funds, and works with donors.
Lelia De Andrade, Director, Grantmaking Services
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Lelia is responsible for managing grantmaking programs and initiatives including the Community Building Grant Program, the People of Color Fund, the Equity Fund, and the Noyce Award for Nonprofit Excellence.
Elizabeth Fickett, Scholarship Funds Associate
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Liz provides administrative support to the scholarship funds manager and program staff.
Cherie Galyean, Scholarship Manager
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Cherie staffs the community foundation's scholarship program as well as several special funds related to youth and/or education. She works closely with donors interested in creating scholarship funds.
Helen McCain, Foundation Assistant
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Helen is responsible for day-to-day management and assisting Portland staff in program, advancement, and donor services work.
Cathy Melio, Program Officer, Midcoast and Downeast
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Cathy coordinates grantmaking, advancement, and donor service activities in the midcoast and downeast regions and staffs the Knox, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington County Committees. She also staffs the Maine Charity Fund.
Laura Reed, Foundation Officer, Central Maine
(207) 564-3236
Laura coordinates grantmaking and advancement activities in Piscataquis, Franklin, and Somerset Counties. She staffs the Penobscot County Committee, Piscataquis County Committee and the Western Mountains Committee, as well as the Penobscot Valley Health Association Fund and the Maine Policy Scholars program.
Pam Scheppele, Foundation Officer, Aroostook
(207) 540-6494
Pam coordinates Maine Community Foundation grantmaking and advancement activities in Aroostook County.
Peter Taylor, Vice President, Program Development & Grantmaking Services
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Peter is responsible for managing the foundation’s competitive grantmaking and regional programs and the community foundation's portfolio of initiatives.
Karen Young, Foundation Officer, Southern Maine
(207) 351-0112
Karen provides primary staff support to the York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, and Oxford County Committees, facilitating grantmaking and advancement activities in those counties. She also provides support for the Ram Island Conservation Fund and the Fund for Maine Land Conservation.