David Feaster has joined Kalamazoo Community Foundation as a manager in the Community Investment area.
In his new role, he will help direct the foundation's Community Investment team, which collaborates with local nonprofits on grant-making and partnering on initiatives.
Feaster previously served as executive director of Community AIDS Resource and Education Center (CARES), which serves Southwest Michigan. He began with CARES in 2001 as a medical case manager, later served as director of client services, and assumed the executive director role in 2011.
He graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English.
In other Kalamazoo Community Foundation news, the foundation recently received the Exemplary Foundation Award from the
Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan Chapter.
The AFP recognized the Kalamazoo Community Foundation saying that it provides a “unique and thoughtful assessment of each grant proposal and serving our community through leadership and stewardship of resources that last forever.”
Senior Services of Southwest Michigan nominated the KZCF. In its letter of support
Senior Services thanked KZCF for being “service oriented and so closely connected to the community.”
Marc and Jeanne Schupan, who have an Advised Fund at the Community Foundation, also were recognized with the Distinguished Philanthropist Award. They were honored for “their enthusiasm and desire to make life better for all, combined with their special ability to inspire and motivate others…the Schupans are able to drive successful initiatives focused on compassion, companionship and advocacy.”
As part of the award the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's anniversary also was noted. “Since that first $1,000 gift from W.E. Upjohn in 1925, KZCF continues to envision a better community where every person reaches their full potential, focusing their efforts on ensuring people in the community are loved, cared for, encouraged and empowered.”
Writer: Kathy Jennings, Second Wave Media
Source: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
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