LEADERSHIP
"What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good."
-Aristotle
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members of Care Fund’s Board of Directors are distinguished and instrumental Arizona business leaders and committed community heroes. Together, it is their promise to build a nonprofit that serves the very families who are our clients, associates, friends and neighbors. Our Board Members offer a unique experience that showcases not only their talents and career milestones, but also their intense desire to give back to the very community they serve. The Care Fund Board stewards our organization as primary leaders of awareness and fundraising. Their goal is to serve as many families as there are donor funds. And to help these deserving parents and families face their financial struggles, while offering a semblance of peace on their journeys.
MIKE BROWN
CHAIRMAN
Arizona Regional President, WaFed Bank
NIKKI KRUKOVSKY
VICE CHAIRMAN
VP Midwest Division, Arch Mortgage Insurance Company
BILL ROGERS
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
President & CEO,
Homeowners Financial Group
GARILYN SOWERS
BOARD MEMBER
Vice President Marketing,
Brookfield Residential
BRUCE BEVERLY
BOARD MEMBER
Chief Executive Officer,
Great American Title Agency
When we talk about Care Fund’s impact, its Advisory Councils in Greater Phoenix and Southern Arizona are much of the reason why! These members form direct relationships in their respective communities in support of Care Fund families. They fundraise by:
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Requesting event sponsorships from industry colleagues
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Starting “transactional” or payroll giving programs within their companies
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Investing their time to plan and execute events
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Establishing company or colleague matching programs or competitions
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Inspiring others to give to Care Fund for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $800
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Creating lasting networks and memories in support of an incredible mission
Interested in joining a Care Fund Advisory Council?
Greater Phoenix | Contact Brent Sullivan
Southern Arizona | Contact Malea Norris
ADVISORY COUNCILS
STAFF MEMBERS
BEVERLY DAMORE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Beverly brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to Care Fund, including service as President and CEO, and in communications and fundraising roles, for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. She holds an M.A. in Mass Communication from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and a B.A. in English from Loyola Marymount University.
MARILYN SMITH
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Marilyn started with Care Fund in 2018, bringing with her an array of experiences from nonprofits, business ownership and the private sector. Working with Care Fund families is her passion, as is building relationships with our statewide referral sources and serving board members. Marilyn has created an efficient and compassionate process for our families, while also ensuring eligibility compliance.
JILL COLLINS
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Jill comes to Care Fund with a unique resume that includes 20 years in various industries across corporate America and nonprofit organizations. As a result, she is a data-driven marketing and communications professional who is passionate about supporting Care Fund’s mission and expanding its reach. She also serves as Care Fund’s database administrator.