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It has been a year and a half since I stepped into my new
role as president of the GSA Foundation (GSAF), and
during that time, our efforts have focused on exciting
areas inspired by a variety of initiatives within GSA. I am Membership and Annual Fund with the Denver Zoological
pleased to provide an update on the GSA Foundation staff
and the roles each of us play in our mission to develop and
provide funds to support the goals and programs of the
Geological Society of America.
As president, I continue to oversee the development goals and
operations of GSAF. Interfacing with GSA’s leadership to align
funding priorities remains a vital, guiding force for the
Foundation’s work, while heading a new fundraising initiative to
propel GSA and its membership toward a strong future for the
entire geoscience community.
Debbie Marcinkowski’s role has expanded to Director of
Development. While maintaining a corporate relations priority
and a reporting line to GSA’s executive director, Debbie focuses
on overall development strategies and communications. She will
also lead increased efforts to establish foundation relationships
as funding sources to GSA. Debbie’s background is in corporate
partnerships with the Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing
Arts, Conservation International, and as Associate Director of
Strategic Alliances & Global Partnerships for the Global Alliance
for Vaccines and Immunization. Her master’s degree is in
nonprofit management.
Bill Tortorici joined the team this spring as Assistant Director
of Development and works primarily with individual donors. Bill
will focus on high-quality communication with donors, ensuring
that GSAF’s appreciation of all contributions is conveyed in mean-
ingful ways. His work will ensure that donors clearly see the
Terry Archambeault, Debbie Marcinkowski, Jack Hess, Geni Klagstad, Joan Bell, and Bill Tortorici.
impact of their gifts to GSA’s mission, while increasing support to
GSA programs for both annual and special campaigns. Bill brings
relevant experience from previous roles as Director of
Foundation and in memberships with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
and the Center of Science and Industry–Toledo.
Terry Archambeault is another new face in the Foundation.
Before joining the team last summer, he held a database position
with the Pontifical North American College Office of
Institutional Advancement in Washington, D.C. Terry is helping
us to better streamline data management and volunteer
committee coordination, and he organizes some of the
Foundation’s donor events. Terry has a master’s of Divinity from
Yale University and previously held an internship in the U.S.
House of Representatives.
Many of you know both of the Foundation’s longest-serving
staff members. Geni Klagstad, who began as Foundation
Assistant in 2007, has been GSAF’s Office Manager for nearly five
years. In addition to maintaining all financial transactions of
GSAF, she is the liaison in transferring funds raised in support of
GSA programs. Jo Bell, Database Administrator, has been part of
the team for 22 years. Jo maintains database records, processes all
of your generous gifts, and makes sure that donors receive tax
receipts and acknowledgments. She regularly updates record
information, while assisting in the preparation of revenue and
giving reports.
The entire team will be at GSA’s Annual Meeting in Denver, and
we look forward to meeting and talking with many of you at the
GSAF booth.
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