The Governance/Nominating Committee on behalf of the Board supports the long-term effectiveness of the Board and Board operations by recommending best practices in governance to the Board to fulfill the Foundation’s mission and vision and the long-term viability of the Board.  The Committee also supports the long-term effectiveness of the Board by overseeing a process of nominating well-qualified candidates for Board and Committee memberships and Board officer positions.

Bob Larson, Chairman

Bill Bouten, Vice Chairman

Duane Brelsford, Secretay

The Finance/Investment Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the President/CEO and staff in assuring that the Foundation is in good fiscal health.  The Committee works with staff to develop effective financial and investment policies consistent with the Foundation’s mission and vision.  The Foundation’s good fiscal health involves three distinct areas of responsibility:  finance and accounting, investments, and the annual independent audit. 

Garry Shea, Chairman

Bill Simer, Vice Chairman

Janet Atchley

Rob Blume

Rick Boutz

Loran Graham

Charlie Nipp

Julie Olds

Marvin Soehren

Diane Thoren

Donald Ting

The Gift Planning and Marketing Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the President/CEO and staff in assuring that the Foundation has the financial resources to carry out its mission and vision.  Additionally, the Committee reviews and approves plans for effectively communicating the Foundation’s brand and message to the community.

Scott Jones, Chairman

Sandy Patano, Vice Chairman

Jeff Bell

Shelley Bennett

Ryan Douglas

Priscilla Gilkey

Dayne Hanna

Patricia McRae

Betsy Wilkerson

The Grants Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees guides and supports the efforts of the President/CEO and staff in recommending to the Board grant awards that fulfill the Foundation’s mission and vision.  Grants are the end result of fundraising, investment of funds and community study.  Grants that positively impact the community are one of the true measures of a successful community foundation.

Christie Querna, Chairman

Bill Bouten, Vice Chairman

Rick Boutz

Pati Dahmen

Steve Larson

Marianne Mishima

Dale Schuman

Sarah Smith