In a year where many foundations experienced unprecedented financial challenges the RE-1 Valley Foundation believed it was essential to continue to support the District, and funded strategic initiatives and projects at near record levels.

For the 2009-2010 FY the Foundation provide more than $10,000 to the students and staff in the RE-1 Valley School District.

This tough economic climate calls for even more support from our community. Please take a moment to preview our project highlights and how your donation can impact public education today!

• Complete strategic planning process
  
   
• Develop Board orientation and Board of Directors manual
  
   
• Continue Board recruitment efforts 

• Increase the Foundation's visibility within the community by developing a strategic marketing plan
  
   
• Develop fundraising strategy that includes public support-individual donors, staff donors, major donors, and grant opportunities.
  
   
• Continue to work with RE-1 Valley School Board & staff to find innovative solutions, develop partnerships, and seek funding for strategic initiatives that support students and their families in the District.
  
   

• Executive Director: Heidi Zajic Eckland
• Chair: Alexes Ertle
• Vice Chair: Lynell Frank
• Treasurer: Jodene Boerner
• Secretary: Georgina Kirby
• Renee Johnson
• Patty Kramer
• Todd Thomas
• Mike Vair