{"id":1571,"date":"2022-04-25T09:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T13:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colliercf.org\/?page_id=1571"},"modified":"2023-09-29T16:25:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T20:25:49","slug":"cfcc-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colliercf.org\/who-we-are\/our-team\/cfcc-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Collier Community Foundation Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Eileen Connolly-Keesler<\/h2>President\/CEO<\/div><\/div>

Eileen Connolly-Keesler<\/h3>\n

Eileen oversees the Foundation’s mission and addresses community needs by providing leadership and coordination through grantmaking and fund development.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Laura Bidireanu<\/h2>Director of Education\/Scholarships<\/div><\/div>

Laura Bidireanu<\/h3>\n

Laura oversees Foundation scholarship funds and works with donors, families, students, committees, and community partners on scholarship program efforts.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dawn Grundeman<\/h2>Grants Administrator<\/div><\/div>

Dawn Grundeman<\/h3>\n

Dawn provides the grants team with program and donor advised grants support and coordinates Board of Trustees communications.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Eric Kingsley<\/h2>Accounting Manager<\/div><\/div>

Eric Kingsley<\/h3>\n

Eric oversees the accounting functions, including financial statement preparation and investment pool management.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Chelsea Klotz<\/h2>Development Coordinator<\/div><\/div>

Chelsea Klotz<\/h3>Chelsea supports the goals and strategies of our development and philanthropic services teams. She connects with donors and assists in establishing & maintaining their funds.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Marsha Lewis<\/h2>Data Specialist<\/div><\/div>

Marsha Lewis<\/h3>\n

Marsha maintains the Foundation’s information system and ensures the accuracy of grants disbursements and the contributions received.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Stephanie Martin<\/h2>Hardship Administrator<\/div><\/div>

Stephanie Martin<\/h3>Stephanie provides support for the operation and administration of the Foundation\u2019s employee assistance programs.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meredith Nassif<\/h2>Director of Philanthropic Services<\/div><\/div>

Meredith Nassif<\/h3>\n

Meredith works with fundholders, enthusiastically supporting them in achieving their philanthropic goals.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Flo Noel<\/h2>Administrative Assistant<\/div><\/div>

Flo Noel<\/h3>\n

Flo is responsible for the overall management of the Foundation office and administrative needs and supports the CEO and staff.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Deborah Olson<\/h2>Scholarship Coordinator<\/div><\/div>

Deborah Olson<\/h3>\n

Deb provides the scholarship department with administrative support for Foundation scholarship funds and assists students and parents with the application process.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Wendy Ponting<\/h2>Chief Financial Officer<\/div><\/div>

Wendy Ponting<\/h3>\n

Wendy provides executive leadership, vision, and strategic oversight for the Foundation’s overall operating, financial, and administrative activities.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fran Reiss<\/h2>Executive Assistant<\/div><\/div>

Fran Reiss<\/h3>\n

Fran supports the donor services, accounting, and marketing Foundation staff, coordinates CCF and WFCC events, and supports the Women’s Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Laura Simmelink<\/h2>Vice President of Grantmaking <\/div><\/div>

Laura Simmelink<\/h3>\n

Laura leads community grantmaking initiatives, ensuring the Foundation’s funding aligns with strategic focus areas and mission.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lindsey Touchette<\/h2>Vice President of Community Engagement<\/div><\/div>

Lindsey Touchette<\/h3>\n

Lindsey provides strategic direction for community engagement by working with community stakeholders to identify opportunities for positive change in Collier County.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Julie Van Tongeren<\/h2> Vice President of Development <\/div><\/div>

Julie Van Tongeren<\/h3>\n

Julie leads initiatives related to fund development, professional advisors, community philanthropic partnerships, constituent relations, estate planning, and stewardship.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Cindi Withorn<\/h2>Senior Director of Marketing and PR<\/div><\/div>

Cindi Withorn<\/h3>\n

Cindi oversees the marketing, communications, and public relations efforts and strategies of the Foundation and Women’s Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Collier Community Foundation Team<\/h3><\/div>
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The Community Foundation’s dedicated, experienced, and professional staff can help you make the most of your charitable giving. Informed giving. 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