Volunteer

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”

- Helen Keller

Get Involved

The Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel is a community-based foundation; our work on behalf of our children is only possible because of the talent, creativity and energy invested by dozens of volunteers from our communities. If you share the passion for making our children’s education the best it can be, please join us!

Volunteers are needed for:

  • Data Entry
  • Event Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Projects
  • Mailing Prep
  • Photography
  • Publicity
  • Social Media
  • Outreach
  • Writing

Who We Are

The EFKA and its committees are directed and governed by volunteers of the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel, Maine. We seek to bring community resources directly into the classrooms of RSU 21.

EFKA Volunteers

Committees

The efforts of the EFKA are primarily driven by five volunteer-based committees. We have no paid staff so volunteers from the local community are the lifeblood of the foundation. Without them, we could not ignite the creative spark in the schools of RSU 21.

Grants Committee

Overview: The Grants Committee is the liaison between the Board and the schools. The Grants Committee meets monthly.

Key Actions:

  • Solicits and assesses proposals for funding, and makes recommendations to the board to approve or deny requests.
  • Collects and shares grant reflections and photos.
  • Functions as a liaison and ambassador to grant seekers, administrators and teachers throughout the grant process.

Committee Members: Christian Babcock (Chair), Rebecca Read (Liaison to Kennebunk High School), Jen Foy (Liaison to Middle School of the Kennebunks), Jennifer Hass (Liaison to Sea Road School), and School Liaisons for Kennebunkport Consolidated School, Kennebunk Elementary School, and Mildred L. Day School.

Events Committee

Overview: The Events Committee coordinates the foundation’s fundraising events and activities. The Events Committee meets as needed.

Key Actions:

  • Coordinates Golf Tournament, Catch the Wave, Spelling Bee and other events.
  • Executes logistics for all events.
  • Collaborates with the Marketing & Communication Committee for promotional materials.
  • Partners with the Annual and Leadership Giving Committee for soliciting individual donors and businesses.

Committee Members: Mandy Nelson (Chair), Jen Foy, Jameson Smith, Sarah.

Marketing / Communications Committee

Overview: The Marketing & Communications Committee seeks to increase community awareness of the EFKA and the programs that it supports in the schools of RSU 21. The Marketing & Communications Committee meets monthly.

Key Actions:

  • Develops and executes the promotional activities of the EFKA.
  • Updates the EFKA website and Facebook page.
  • Writes press releases.
  • Seeks to establish relationship with local media outlets.

Committee Members: Mandy Nelson (Chair), Jameson Smith, Christian Babcock, Jen Hass, Alison Eagleson, Danielle, Matt Shinberg.

Governance Committee

Overview: Formed in 2009, the Governance Committee oversees and manages the internal structure and operations of the EFKA as it continues to evolve. The Governance Committee meets monthly.

Key Actions:

  • Identifies and recommends Board members for leadership positions.
  • Leads the Board in the development of the foundation’s strategic plan.
  • Periodically assesses achievement of goals outlined in the strategic plan.
  • Updates the Board on its activities on a regular basis.

Committee Members: Jen Foy (President), Jen Hass (Secretary), Kirsten Camp (Treasurer), Mandy Nelson (former President), Amy McGary (former Secretary).

Annual & Leadership Giving Committee

Overview: Formed in 2014, the Annual and Leadership Giving Committee leads and supports the foundation’s philanthropic efforts. The Annual and Leadership Giving Committee meets monthly.

Key Actions:

  • Coordinates the Callathon/Annual Appeal and philanthropic efforts throughout the year.
  • Develops and implements leadership giving plans for individuals and businesses.
  • Promotes endowment gifts.
  • Provides bequest documentation.
  • Partners with the Events Committee for soliciting individual donors and businesses.
  • Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications Committee for promotional materials.

Committee Members: Jen Foy (Chair and President), Jameson Smith, Rebecca Read, Mandy Nelson.

Help Ignite the Spark!

We value your partnership. If you are interested in joining one of our committees or volunteering in another capacity, get in touch with us today.

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