December 2023

Sharyn has been with the Foundation since October of 2022 and joined us as an Administrative Assistant. She has since moved to the position of Financial Associate, working closely with the Foundation's CFO, Sakina Madraswala, in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, specifically incoming donations and outgoing grants & invoices. Sharyn's work touches virtually all aspects of daily operations at the Foundation, and as such, she represents the woven interconnection of the many aspects of the Foundation. Our staff all work in concert toward the goal of furthering philanthropy within the community, and Sharyn plays no small part in that effort.

With the retirement of Bill Roby fast approaching, Sharyn will continue binding the different threads of the Foundation together. With 2023 coming to a close, this Staff Member Spotlight entry marks the last of the Foundation's current staff. In January of 2024 we will welcome Amy Pooley as the new Executive Director of the El Dorado Community Foundation, and we are excited about the experience and enthusiasm she brings!

Sierra Nevada Foundation 2023 Year in Review

The Sierra Nevada Foundation, and the collaborative it funds, have had a very busy 2023 advocating for critical California natural resource funding in support of Sierra Nevada land, water, wildlife, and communities. The Sierra Nevada makes up over half of California’s forests, supplies over 60% of the state’s natural water, and is home to half of the state’s biodiversity. Securing funding for projects that reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and restore forest health and resiliency is critical to ensuring the future of this region. The Sierra Nevada Foundation is a fund under the El Dorado Community Foundation, and their goal is to see that the Sierra Nevada region is protected and restored for generations to come. You can read all about the Sierra Nevada Foundation's 2023 accomplishments here!

Shingle Springs Community Center Fund

The Shingle Springs Community Center has recently opened a fund at the El Dorado Community Foundation to assist in raising funds to make much needed improvements to their outdated facilities, including modifications to meet ADA requirements. If you would like to contribute to the Shingle Springs Community Center Fund, click here.

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