Lori S. Stevenson has been selected to fill the new position of Communications Manager at Marion Community Foundation, announced Dr. Charles Garvin, Board of Directors chairman.
“We are pleased to welcome Lori, although she is by no means new to Marion Community Foundation,” said president and CEO Dean L. Jacob. “She has served as our marketing consultant for 11 years and I welcome her extensive knowledge of the Foundation in this expanded role.”
As Communications Manager, Stevenson joins the staff at Marion Community Foundation and will, on a part-time basis, manage the Foundation’s advertising, marketing communications, media relations, newsletters and publications, website, and social media. She will report to Jacob.
Staff expansion has been discussed internally for the previous three years, according to Jacob. The first step in meeting the growing Foundation’s needs was the addition of Julie Prettyman as Program Manager. As programming increased in scope, communications needs have likewise expanded.
“Lori’s skills are well known to us and she is extremely familiar with the inner workings of, not only Marion Community Foundation, but philanthropic development in general,” said Jacob.
Stevenson has made a 25-year career in the nonprofit sector, having provided marketing communications for The Ohio State University at Marion, the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, and CAN DO! She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University.
As marketing consultant, Stevenson provided Marion Community Foundation, on a freelance basis, with communications planning, news and feature writing, media relations, social media development, advertising, publication production and other marketing communications activities. She helped to launch the Foundation’s quarterly newsletter, Legacy, and has served as its editor for 10 years.
“For the past decade, I have been telling the story of Marion Community Foundation, helping as it grew in both reputation and size,” said Stevenson. “I have enjoyed an outstanding working relationship with the Foundation and developed a deep understanding of, appreciation for, and pride in the organization. I look forward to this exciting new position and the future of Marion Community Foundation.”
Stevenson is a life-long resident of Marion. She and her husband, Jim, have three children. She is active with her church, St. Mary’s, and is a former staff member of the parish.
“I am ready to hit the ground running,” said Stevenson. “My first priority will be expanding awareness of the Foundation.”
Marion Community Foundation manages more than 185 funds with assets in excess of $41 million. It was established in 1998 as the philanthropic clearinghouse for the Marion area and has become a local leader in planned giving. Its funds support a wide array of organizations and causes, including education, the environment, local history, community development, the arts, and healthcare.
Marion Community Foundation’s offices are located inside the Stengel-True Museum at 504 S. State Street. Business hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information is available by calling (740) 387-9704 and online at MarionCommunityFoundation.org.
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