welcoming sarah verhoestra to the jsf team |
3/21/23
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Let's get to know a little more about our new Development Director, Sara:
Sara Verhoestra comes to the Jeffco Schools Foundation with over seven years of nonprofit development and fundraising experience. Sara has worked at national and local organizations, including Family Promise of Greater Denver, Denver Academy, and Canine Companions for Independence. Sara’s undergraduate degree is from the University of Central Florida, where she studied Business and Journalism. Sara will support fundraising effort for the district through our annual campaign and fundraising events. She will be the voice of donors within the organization by connecting their vision for Jeffco Schools so that teachers and students can thrive. Sara has always had a passion for helping children and is thrilled to return to education. She is most excited for the opportunity to build relationships and work directly with donors to make a meaningful impact and investment of students’ futures. When she’s not at work, you can find Sara spending time in the mountains with her family, weightlifting, doing Pilates, and cooking. |
we've moved! |
3/7/23
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We are excited to now be located at the Jeffco Schools Education Center! Our new address is:
1829 Denver W Dr, Bldg 27
Golden, CO 80401
This move will allow us to be closer to our Jeffco Schools family and strengthen the Foundation's relationship with its partners so we can continue to ensure every Jeffco student thrives.
1829 Denver W Dr, Bldg 27
Golden, CO 80401
This move will allow us to be closer to our Jeffco Schools family and strengthen the Foundation's relationship with its partners so we can continue to ensure every Jeffco student thrives.
welcoming our new executive director, courtney jensen |
1/28/23
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Dear Jeffco community, partners and friends,
I am proud to announce that Courtney Jensen has started as the new Executive Director of the Jeffco Schools Foundation (JSF). As an experienced nonprofit leader, Courtney comes to JSF with 8 years of nonprofit experience. She has worked in various roles in the nonprofit realm, from operations, volunteer management and into fundraising before leading Family Promise of Greater Denver through the COVID-19 pandemic for the past 2.5 years.
“Courtney is eager to work closely with our Board and our district officials to ensure we are able to best serve our students. She has a broad skill set that the Foundation will be able to leverage to achieve its goals.” - Sandie Weathers, JSF Board Member.
As the Executive Director for Family Promise of Greater Denver, Courtney worked hard, supporting, and advocating for families in a housing crisis in Metro Denver. Courtney more than doubled the size and services the organization offered. As low-income families were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, she led FPGD in modifying programming to provide increased safety and shelter to families in our community. During her tenure, Courtney was an active voice ensuring every child had a safe place to call home. She brings that same vigor and passion to Jeffco Schools Foundation.
“I am excited to have Courtney join us. Her nonprofit experience and her strategic approach to organizational growth will be the catalyst we need to tackle the educational challenges before us.” - Dayna Ashley-Oehm, JSF Board Treasurer
The Jeffco Schools Foundation is confident that Courtney will lead the Foundation into its next chapter of ensuring all Jeffco students thrive. She will be overseeing a new strategic plan to create a clear vision forward that is in line with the school district’s plan, Thrive 2025. Courtney will also be adding 2 staff members that will give the Foundation the ability to increase capacity and look to the future.
Please join me in welcoming Courtney to JSF. I know she is eager to meet with all of you.
Sincerely,
I am proud to announce that Courtney Jensen has started as the new Executive Director of the Jeffco Schools Foundation (JSF). As an experienced nonprofit leader, Courtney comes to JSF with 8 years of nonprofit experience. She has worked in various roles in the nonprofit realm, from operations, volunteer management and into fundraising before leading Family Promise of Greater Denver through the COVID-19 pandemic for the past 2.5 years.
“Courtney is eager to work closely with our Board and our district officials to ensure we are able to best serve our students. She has a broad skill set that the Foundation will be able to leverage to achieve its goals.” - Sandie Weathers, JSF Board Member.
As the Executive Director for Family Promise of Greater Denver, Courtney worked hard, supporting, and advocating for families in a housing crisis in Metro Denver. Courtney more than doubled the size and services the organization offered. As low-income families were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, she led FPGD in modifying programming to provide increased safety and shelter to families in our community. During her tenure, Courtney was an active voice ensuring every child had a safe place to call home. She brings that same vigor and passion to Jeffco Schools Foundation.
“I am excited to have Courtney join us. Her nonprofit experience and her strategic approach to organizational growth will be the catalyst we need to tackle the educational challenges before us.” - Dayna Ashley-Oehm, JSF Board Treasurer
The Jeffco Schools Foundation is confident that Courtney will lead the Foundation into its next chapter of ensuring all Jeffco students thrive. She will be overseeing a new strategic plan to create a clear vision forward that is in line with the school district’s plan, Thrive 2025. Courtney will also be adding 2 staff members that will give the Foundation the ability to increase capacity and look to the future.
Please join me in welcoming Courtney to JSF. I know she is eager to meet with all of you.
Sincerely,
Josie Huelskamp
Board Chair
Jeffco Schools Foundation
Board Chair
Jeffco Schools Foundation
