Staff: Kathyrn Gaines

Kathryn has served at a variety of high-profile local nonprofits over the last two decades, including a long stint at Parenting Now!. By listening carefully and understanding each stakeholder’s unique motivations,she believes in building authentic, trust-based relationships and develop a true understanding of how Friends can help stakeholders make a difference. Through regular, tailored communication—including heartfelt thank yous, transparent impact reports, and by offering opportunities for deeper involvement, Kathryn aims to create an environment where donors are pleased to support Friends mission, confident that their generosity truly matters and inspires real community change.