Dear Friends

After nearly 16 years as president of the Richland County Foundation, I have decided it is time to retire.

I have loved this job, and from my perspective, it has been the job of a lifetime with so many opportunities to meet people across Richland County, to be connected with what is happening in the community, and to assume a variety of responsibilities. No day is the same; no day has been dull; every day is an opportunity to meet a new person, and to learn.

The people in our community have been wonderful to work with, whether they are donors giving back, nonprofit agencies putting those dollars to work by providing services and programs, or the various community leaders.

During these 16 years, the Foundation has offered several initiatives, including The Women’s Fund, Summertime Kids, Teacher Assistance Program (TAP), and Connections. In addition to increased grantmaking, the Foundation has increased its offering of support for community charitable organizations through regular workshops and development opportunities for staff and board. The Foundation has been a partner in community efforts, including the United Way NAPAC, the Agent and Client Tracking (ACT) at the public Library, and more recently SPARC, the P-16 Initiative for Ashland, Richland and Crawford Counties.

Most importantly, the Richland County Foundation has grown from a little known organization to one that openly partners with the entire community. The Foundation is governed by a diversified board of trustees from throughout the county who bring leadership and community knowledge and serve without pay. The Foundation is in good hands with a strong board and a competent staff.

Sincerely,

Pamela H. Siegenthaler