In 2005, the board of directors created a non-profit arm of the organization solely devoted to fundraising and development. This entity, the Friends of the Northshore Education Consortium (Friends), pursues funding for general operating and programmatic costs via grant proposals, major gifts donations and an annual event. This advisory board is comprised of educational professionals, parents and area business leaders who have created a comprehensive fundraising strategy and who are committed to seeing NEC succeed.

The Friends can solicit funds from foundations, community partners and corporations because of its exemption under the 501(c) 3 IRS rules. Since its inception, the Friends have raised over $650,000 for the Consortium's programs, including a $125,000 grant for Technology Consulting and Implementation in 2010-2011.

To visit our donation page, please click here. Please also visit our PlaySpace Build page for informationabout our $125,000 campaign for the Kevin O'Grady School.

Friends of the Northshore Education Consortium Board
Graham Bacheller
Chris D'Anjou
Jeffrey Dickinson, Treasurer
Robert Gass, Past Executive Director
Brad Hildt, President
Dr. Ruth Marion
Dr. Sheri Russell
Ali Watt, Clerk
Susan Williams

Staff
Colleen Dolan
Executive Director

Deborah Gardner Walker
Grants Administrator

Sarah Seiler
Development Office