This is our inaugural CauseCupid mixer in Lexington, and we're thrilled to be bringing together a diverse group of nonprofit organizations seeking passionate, committed board members, with qualified individuals seeking to get involved and make a positive difference in their communities. In this booklet you'll find information about the participating nonprofit organizations, including mission, primary contact at the event, budget, terms of service, and more
Board Candidates: we encourage you to think about which organizations to meet and what questions to ask about their programs and operations, as well as expectations for Board members. To date, CauseCupid events have placed more than 500 Board members nationwide Hopefully tonight will be successful for you!
Organizations: we are pleased to announce that our newest initiative, BoardBuilders, launched in early 2024. In addition to quarterly CauseCupid events, this comprehensive subscription will offer an extensive menu of services and supports designed to build, fortify and raise the bar for nonprofit boards of directors. BoardBuilders is just one program we offer in our goal for you to think of Envision as your partner in leading healthy, impactful and efficient organizations You are not alone
We look forward to mingling with you - and hopefully you will meet your mission match.
Your Cupids,
Amy Brin, Vice President amy@envisionnonprofitcom
Matt Kamin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner matt@envisionnonprofitcom
Mission: The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Jessica Munoz Walk Manager 7082204248 | jmunoz@alzorg wwwalzorg 1
Mission: The Friends organization provides support to the Lexington Senior Centers and the Seniors who use the Centers
Jann Geddes
Executive Board Vice President 859.608.3236 | jann.geddes@gmail.com www.lexingtonky.gov/lexington-senior-center
Mission: God’s Pantry Food Bank reduces hunger by working together to feed Kentucky Communities
Anna Russell
Employee & Community Engagement Director 8592556592 | anna@godspantryorg wwwgodspantryorg 3 Years (renewable)
Mission: The Growing Together Preschool, Inc serves children and families from 6 weeks to kindergarten age in an inclusive learning environment through collaboration with specialists addressing therapeutic needs and as a referral source for community services focused on early child education
Patricia Vanaman Board President 8593330244 | beowulfvan@yahoocom wwwgrowingtogetherpreschoolorg
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
and northern Jessamine County Kentucky
Mission: The ITNBluegrass provides transportation to seniors and people with visual impairments in Fayette and northern Jessamine County Kentucky.
Mission: Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes serves Christ by providing for the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of children and families
Melissa Brown Director of Donor Relations
859-523-3001 | melissabrown@kyumhorg wwwkyumhorg/
Lexington, Owensboro
Mission: Providing Hope - Home - Healing for Women Veterans
Phyllis Abbott
Executive Director
859.806.4297 | pabbott@ladyveteransconnect.org www.lv-connect.org Winchester, KY
Mission: To foster excellence and innovation in the performance and presentation of great music to enrich the lives of our diverse citizenry to educate current and future audiences and to bring distinction to our community through the orchestra's presence and standing.
Savannah Royston
Development Manager
859.309.6931 | development@lexphil.org www lexphil org Lexington, KY
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Mission: Life Adventure Center uses outdoor adventure to transform lives affected by trauma and build more resilient people for a better world.
Julie Breitigan Executive Director 859.873.3271 | julie@lifeadventurecenter.org www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Versailles, Kentucky $15M
Youth
- Zoom option
Mission: The mission of Making A Difference Now (MADN): Rescue Animals Educate Communities Advocate for Animal Welfare We exist to help animals and the people who love and care for them
Mission: Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky colloborates with their Partners, to prevent the abuse and neglect of Kentucky's children through advocacy, awareness, education and training.
Jill Seyfred Executive Director
8592303819 | jseyfred@pcakyorg wwwpcakyorg
Lexington, KY $17M
3 terms of 2 years Quarterly Individualized Please discuss with organization
Mission: The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families supports children, youth, and families as they grieve and grow. We believe that grief is a natural response to loss. We provide safe and caring spaces where children and families can connect and discover their own path towards healing.
Thank you to our partner for their investment in CauseCupid and the health of the nonprofit sector.
The Bluegrass Corporate Cares Connection (BC3) began as a project of the 2023-24 Leadership Lexington Class but has become, truly, a community effort as it has evolved and come to life
The business community in the Bluegrass can lead a movement of service with their employees, leveraging existing resources This site exists as a matchmaking service, connecting corporate volunteer groups of varying sizes, skills, and interests to the dynamic and incredibly diverse range of non-profits in our community.
Our Mission: Inspired Leadership.
That’s what takes nonprofit organizations from good to incredible We believe it takes more than a village; it takes tenacity, creativity & integrity to make even the smallest impact. That’s why we’re passionate about charity. This isn’t our job, it’s our mission We help build leaders and organizations who grow, innovate & inspire
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