Gary is an experienced community organizer, a leadership and organizational coach, and experienced fundraiser with 35 years’ experience in the public policy arena. He excels in nonprofit leadership, grassroots organizing, coaching, and volunteer management. He served as a Senior Organizer for Community Change for 25 years. He worked locally, statewide, and in a national context building local, statewide and national social change initiatives, community based nonprofit organizations and coalitions. He has particular skills in rural organizing, having built organizations and networks in states like Montana, South Dakota and Idaho. For two years, Gary served as director of the nationwide field operation for Community Change, including supervising all issue-based teams, all technical assistance and field building programs; as well as the public policy operation. His B.A. from State University of New York Empire State College focused in Community Organizing and helped prepare him for his long career making the world a more just place for all.

Gail Heylmun has worked in many capacities to help nonprofits address many issues: social justice, environmental contamination, and conflicts between individuals and groups. She brings 30 years’ experience with nonprofit startups, including Idaho Community Action Network, Common Ground Conciliation, Inc., The Rural Collaborative, The Idaho Nonprofit Center, and The Sounding Board, to name a few. She has designed and implemented program development, facilitated grant fundraising, administration and reporting and implemented effective volunteer management systems. She has put her experience in nonprofit fundraising, organizational and program startup, mediation, and volunteer management to use for the Fund for Idaho since 2006, serving as Executive Director. Gail’s B.A. from SUNY Empire State College focused on environmental policy implementation, and it has served her well.

Kim Steinberg has worked for many years to empower people of all abilities to have more engaged and fulfilling lives regardless of the challenges they face. She has extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and building coalitions and strategic alliances. She has coordinated and managed personnel in multiple offices and implemented a successful earned income business that established long term sustainability for a nonprofit. Her policy expertise helped her develop and coordinate legislative and grassroots advocacy on behalf of the constituents she served. Kim is a certified mediator and has worked for a range of nonprofits, from Common Ground Conciliation, Inc., The State Independent Living Council, Living Independence Network Corp. (LINC) to the American Cancer Society.

Wendy Wilson has spent a lifetime working to help people take effective action to protect the earth. She is currently engaged with volunteer programs, suicide prevention, STEM education, and land stewardship projects. She has 20 years of experience in community engagement, planning, leadership, and fundraising. She has 10 years’ experience in federal grant management, compliance, and evaluation. Wendy has raised over $10 million through membership, donors, and innovative business partnerships. Her experience includes human health, education, and environmental programs. She is an expert facilitator, collaborator, and transition leader. We are grateful that Wendy is willing to share her talents as a Fund for Idaho board member. Her BS from University of Michigan in Natural Resources Management and Policy has prepared her for a lifetime of work in many roles.