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Contact: Jeff
Morgan, Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov,
(515) 281-3858
(DES
MOINES) – The Iowa Historical Foundation
today announced it has named Sarah Pritchard as director.
An Iowa native, Pritchard is a 1999 graduate of the
University of Iowa with a major in communication studies
and a minor in journalism. Her first professional
fundraising position was with the Cedar Rapids Freedom
Festival, which entailed sponsorship and “Friends”
solicitation from businesses and individuals. She
worked for the Festival for two years before moving
back to her hometown in the Quad Cities and becoming
a consultant for Braren Mulder German Associates,
Inc., a full-service nonprofit consulting firm. She
recently moved to the Des Moines area with her husband,
Lynn.
“The State Historical Society of Iowa is a
key cultural and educational entity for the entire
state,” Pritchard said. “Families, schools
and visitors can visit the State Historical Building
or any of the state’s historic sites for free
or attend one of our free or low-cost programs to
learn more about Iowa history and its impact on our
current world. Because many or most of our activities
are free or very low-cost, we need additional funding
to continue our good work. It is my goal to heighten
the level of support for the Iowa Historical Foundation
and the State Historical Society of Iowa.”
Pritchard is a member of the Association of Fundraising
Professionals, Junior League of Des Moines and PEO.
She’s working toward her Certified Fundraising
Professional certification which she hopes to achieve
by August 2007.
The Iowa Historical Foundation is a private, non-profit
organization that supports the State Historical Society
of Iowa through membership and fundraising efforts.
The State Historical Society of Iowa is a trustee
of Iowa’s historical legacy and an advocate
for understanding Iowa’s past. It identifies,
records, collects, preserves, manages and provides
access to Iowa’s historical resources. Its dual
mission of preservation and education serves Iowans
of all ages, conducts and stimulates research, disseminates
information, and encourages and supports historical
preservation and education efforts of others throughout
the state. Please visit www.iowahistory.org
or call 515-281-5111 for more information.
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