Darlene Link comes to the Community Foundation with over 40 years of professional accounting experience, primarily in nonprofit organizations.
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When Kathy Graves started working at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, it had a different name. She was the third hire for the organization. The internet was accessible on a single computer, by dial up. And assets were at about $7 million.
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Over the next year, we’re rolling out 3 Questions, a series that introduces to you—or in many cases, re-introduces to you—our Quad Cities Community Foundation team.
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Over the next year, we’re going to roll out 3 Questions, a series that introduces to you—or in many cases, re-introduces to you—our Quad Cities Community Foundation team.
Read MoreThe greater Quad Cities community will benefit from the energy and expertise of three new staff members at the Quad Cities Community Foundation this fall.
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The parallels between her former work at a food bank and now the Quad Cities Community Foundation are very clear to accounting associate Tiffinie Newman. “It was food, and now it’s money—that’s the basic difference,” said Newman…
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Anne Calder comes to the Community Foundation from Augustana College, bringing with her a background in donor stewardship
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Kelly Thompson, Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Initiatives at Quad Cities Community Foundation, has been named a PLACES Fellow by The Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. She is one of 16 leaders from across the country to receive the fellowship.
Read MoreOur entire staff—every single person—plays a vital role in our day-to-day operations. I am continually encouraged and impressed with their passion for people, for the work in front of them, and the community outside our doors.
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It is with gratitude for the past and excitement for her future that we congratulate Barbara Melbourne, our Vice President of Development, on her new role as Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. While we are sad to see her go, we are happy for her as she sets out on this new professional adventure.
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Sabrina Dale doesn't mind admitting she was a little skeptical when her boss gave the entire staff a book about how to create a healthy work environment and strengthen morale. "But then I went through it and thought I'd give it a chance," she said. "I was hesitant at first, but completely onboard by the time I got done."
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When it comes to managing investments, the Quad Cities Community Foundation must do one thing well—find balance. (Okay, that requires us to do a lot of things well!)
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For Shannon Milton, 60 miles has made all the difference.
Milton, who is the new Database and Donor Relations Associate at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, worked at the Children's Miracle Network at University of Iowa Children's Hospital and University of Iowa Foundation for eight years.
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“It’s a great day at the Community Foundation. This is Melanie. How can I help you?”
Call the offices of the Quad Cities Community Foundation—or step foot in the office just off of Middle Road in Bettendorf—and chances are you’re going to be greeted with a friendly voice and a warm smile from Melanie Jones (pictured right).
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As a Program Associate at the Community Foundation, he is in the unique position of working one-on-one with both donors and grant recipients. Seeing both sides up close—generosity and opportunity—has been one of the best aspects of the job, said Blessing, who has lived in the Quad Cities for more than 15 years. Individuals and organizations are always grateful when they receive news of support.
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It’s a good day when Hannah Morrell can help someone else.
“I love when I pick up the phone and someone has a problem and I’m able to resolve the issue,” said Morrell, who is the Director of Administration and Donor Services at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. “Whether it’s a staff person or a donor, I love finding solutions.”
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If I had to name one asset that keeps the Quad Cities Community Foundation moving forward, efficient, organized, effective, and genuinely partnered with the people in this region in a way that no other organization can, it is our incredible staff.
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After conducting a nationwide search, the Quad Cities Community Foundation Board of Directors has selected Sherry Ristau as their new President & Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreHelping people have fun giving money away was Skora's calling.
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I’m speaking for myself and probably a majority of the TGF team when I say that coming into this, I had no idea what an endowment was, I had never heard of half of the non-profit organizations that we visited this year, and I had absolutely no idea about all of the people in need within Henry County.
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