Committees of the Board of Directors
The Windham Endowment is governed by a Board of Directors which meets
three times per year to oversee the work of the Endowment at a very high level. The
day-to-day operations and work of the Endowment is managed by the
Executive Committee which also oversees the work of other appointed
Committees. Most of these Committees are permanent, but some are created
to fill a temporary need such as to oversee a particular project.
At least one member of a Committee must be a member of the Board of
Directors but other Committee members may come from the community
at-large unless noted otherwise. If you are interested in serving on one
of these Committees, please contact a member of the Board of Directors
or the Chair of the Committee which interests you.
- Executive (chair – Current President)
- The primary function of the Executive Committee is to direct day-to-day operations of the Endowment and exercise the powers of the Board of Directors between regularly scheduled Board meetings or when it is not practical or feasible for the Board to meet. (Consists of Board members only, including at least the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.)
- Finance (chair – Jennifer Knight)
- This Committee assists the Board in its oversight of the management of the organization's financial assets. Additionally, the Committee develops the annual operating budget for approval by the Board, regularly reviews financial results, works with the tax preparer on financial reports needed for tax return filings, and presents tax returns to the Board for their review.
- Investment (chair – Tim Skwiot)
- This Committee monitors the Endowment's investments and provides the Board with recommendations concerning investment guidelines, policies, and specific short- and long-term investments.
- Marketing (chair – Rose-Lynn Armstrong)
- This Committee is responsible for developing and implementing an appropriate marketing strategy to raise public awareness of the Endowment and its work. Management of annual events is directed by this Committee through sub-committees created to develop and support specific events.
- Technology (chair – Tom Barstow)
- This Committee develops and maintains the Endowment's digital presence and investigates technology and software for potential use by the Endowment.
- Recreation (chair – Donna Mollica)
- This committee was created to enhance the visibility and the scope of the Endowment in the area of recreation. We hope to identify new opportunities to expand recreation options within the community for residents of all ages. Additionally, the committee will work with the town and existing recreation groups to identify ways to diversify the funding of recreation and to create funds for new recreation alternatives.
- Environmental (chair – Diana Fallon)
- This Committee explores and expands the Endowment’s connections with environmental and conservation organizations and efforts in the town. The Committee investigates and develops programs that will result in creation of new funds and increase visibility of the Windham Endowment within the environmental community at large.
- Corporate Outreach (chair – Tim Skwiot)
- This Committee was created to develop relationships with the corporate community, business owners, and community leaders. Working together, the Endowment hopes to identify new means of support both with corporate fundraising activities and by strategically positioning the Endowment for future growth. Additionally, the Committee will create a comprehensive database of organizations with matching grant opportunities, volunteer gifting programs, and other matching opportunities.
- Grants (chair – Diane Carpenter)
- This Committee researches, evaluates, and applies for grants available to community foundations.
- Scholarships (chair – Betty Dunn)
- This Committee creates and manages scholarships and scholarship funds held by the Endowment and searches for additional funds to increase the number, size, and diversity of the scholarships offered through the Endowment. It will publicize available scholarships and solicit applications for them but will not be responsible for awarding scholarships.
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
P.O. Box 4315, Windham NH 03087
Tel: 603.437.0686
Email: ContactWE@windhamendowment.org