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As the "community's foundation" we deliver unrivaled charitable giving expertise, professionalism, and individualized service, all while providing the confidentiality that donors expect and deserve.

Whether facilitating complex gifts, researching local nonprofit agencies, or preserving family legacies through long-term giving vehicles, our staff can help you decide what, where, and how to give. Contact us today to learn more about the ways we can help you achieve your philanthropic goals.

	Ray Caraway, President Phone: (970) 488-1980 Email: ray@CommunityFoundationNC.org Ray carries out policies made by the Board of Trustees and sets objectives to meet the board’s long-range goals. He works with donors interested in establishing new funds and those who need assistance with complex gift arrangements, including donations of real estate, trusts and gift annuities. Ray is a former practicing attorney and the former president of two other foundations. He joined the staff in January 2003.
	Stephanie Cashman, Chief Financial Officer Phone: (970) 488-1988 Email: stephanie@CommunityFoundationNC.org Stephanie ensures the proper accounting of each Foundation fund. She also makes certain that accounting and investment activities are carried out according to the policies, procedures, goals and objectives established by the Board of Trustees. Stephanie is a Certified Public Accountant with 10 years of public practice experience with an emphasis in nonprofit accounting and taxation. She joined the staff in May 2009.
	Chelsea DeFoort, Project Coordinator Phone: (970) 488-1982 Email: chelsea@CommunityFoundationNC.org Chelsea provides organizational support to the Foundation and coordinates projects and events that share the Foundation's story with donors, friends and the general public. She also manages reservations for our meeting space and ensures that all who encounter the Foundation experience the highest level of service possible. Chelsea holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise Program at Colorado State University. She joined the staff in June 2010.
	* Dr. Phil Farley, Loveland Community Relations Coordinator Phone: (970) 776-9295 Email: phil@CommunityFoundationNC.org Phil provides leadership to our Loveland Community Fund Committee in its continuing efforts to promote downtown revitalization, the primary goal of the committee. Phil earned a doctorate in mathematics education and held several managerial positions at Hewlett Packard and IBM, retiring in 2008. He served as a Community Foundation trustee for six years and joined the staff in July 2010. *Program Staff (not funded through general operating budget)
	Roxanne Fry, Chief Operating Officer Phone: (970) 488-1989 Email: roxanne@CommunityFoundationNC.org Roxanne manages the Foundation’s operations and oversees donor services. She establishes new funds, administers grants and scholarships, directs technology programs, and serves as the key contact for the Foundation’s nonprofit partners. Roxanne also coordinates the internship program. She holds an MBA from Colorado State University and served as vice president of both the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce and Greeley Chamber of Commerce. She joined the staff in October 2005.
	Heather Scott, Donor Services Coordinator Phone: (970) 488-1986 Email: heather@CommunityFoundationNC.org Heather processes incoming gifts to our charitable funds and supports the President and Chief Operating Officer with donor-related projects. Heather has valuable experience in the field of donor services, having served the Kansas State University Foundation as both a Development Coordinator and a Donor Relations Fund Coordinator. She holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University as well as a B.S. from Manhattan Christian College. Heather joined the staff June 2011.