| NEW DIRECTOR TO LEAD SPECTRUM SERVICES FOUNDATION |
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Laurie A. Rich, 23-Year Valley Resident, Takes On Execution of Major Fund Raising Strategy to Support the Center for Spectrum Services
Rich will be responsible for implementing the Foundation’s multi-year strategic plan for the development, vision and mission of the Foundation, including its annual and long-term fundraising objectives These include raising $250,000 over the next 15 months for capital improvements, operating expenses and other needs as they arise. She will work closely with the Foundation Board, members of the Center for Spectrum Services Board of Trustees and administrative staff. Another top priority will be developing and executing on events that celebrate the Center for Spectrum Services’ 35th Anniversary. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Laurie on board,” says Spectrum Services Co-Founder & Administrative Director Susan Buckler. “She brings many years of experience with her, not only as a development professional, strategic marketing and communications expert, but as someone with over a decade of Board service to her credit.” A firm believer in community service, Rich has spent the past 13 years as a Trustee on the Rhinebeck Central School District’s Board of Education, five of which were as Board President. She also is Board President of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County. In her professional work, most recently she served as National Director of Business Development for the Clean Technology Trade Alliance, a national non profit agency. Prior to her work there, she spent four years with INFORM, Inc., a New York City-based national non-profit environmental organization, where she was Vice President of Programs and Director of Corporate Development. For the past 20 years, she has worked as a strategic sustainability, business, marketing and communications consultant for a variety of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups.In addition to her consulting work, she has also run two start-up ventures from birth to successful sale, one of which was an air pollution control technology company. She also is a non-practicing attorney. “She’s already hit the ground running,” says Buckler. “She brought in $2,000 from a new corporate donor on her second day with us. We can’t wait to see what she does next!”
The Center for Spectrum Services is a nationally recognized, New York State approved, not-for-profit program serving the needs of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and the communities that support them. Spectrum Services offers education and school programs in Kingston and Ellenville, NY, as well as community-based services for preschool aged children. The Spectrum Services clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for people of all ages, trainings to schools and professionals, and individual and group counseling for children and young adults with high functioning autism. The agency is a respected leader in best practices and has a history of excellence that spans 35 years. About the Spectrum Services Foundation: Established as its own not-for-profit agency in 2000, the Spectrum Services Foundation operates as the fundraising arm for the Center for Spectrum Services. The vision of the Foundation is to secure a sound financial future for the Center for Spectrum Services. The Foundation’s mission is to enrich relationships and inspire generous support.
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