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Founded in 1969, the Foundation helps students succeed through their educational journey and furthers Sandburg's mission by connecting community organizations, donors, alumni and other stakeholders through partnerships, grant opportunities and donations.
Foundation mission
To raise and receive charitable gifts, be responsible stewards of donors’ gifts, and provide financial support to students and programs of Carl Sandburg College to help further the college’s mission and vision.
Eric Johnson
Chief Advancement Officer
Eric’s career includes a successful stint in advancement and alumni engagement.
Stacey Rucker
Assistant Manager of Alumni Engagement & Advancement Communications
Stacey oversees alumni relations, event planning, all Foundation social media and other Foundation communications.
Kassidy Klinedinst
Assistant Manager of Advancement Foundation/Alumni
Kassidy creates a positive relationship with students and donors while expanding the reach of the scholarship program.
Devin Flanagin
Foundation & Institutional Grants Accounting Specialist
Devin is a nonprofit accounting professional committed to improving education outcomes for all.Foundation Board
Sandburg’s Foundation is an Illinois non-for-profit corporation organized exclusively for educational purposes to help develop and augment college facilities and carry out the educational functions of Illinois Community College District 518. The Foundation is exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) as determined by the Department of the Treasury.
Contributions to the Foundation expand and enhance Sandburg's programs, support students through scholarships and crisis loans/grants, and provide for the capital needs of Sandburg.
A volunteer board of directors oversees the Foundation functions, provides policy direction for the organization and looks for means to secure additional funds for the college.
Meet the board.
2023-24 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Chad Long, president
- Deborah Moreno, vice president
- Michelle Kim '01, secretary
- Edward Barry, immediate past president
- Rocky Caulkins '00
- Candace D'Agnolo
- Rodney Grimes
- Tracey Moore-Baker '85
- Mary Panther
- Adam Sanberg
- Craig Willis '90
- Sandra Wood
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
- Carol Hagan
- Jamie Yemm
EX-OFFICIO
- Eric B. Johnson, chief advancement officer
- Seamus Reilly, president, Sandburg