August 23, 2016
Hello again to all of you wonderful TFFT supporters! My name is Caiti, and I have worked with Kaitlin in Chicago for the past year, learning the important role that communications and development plays in The Foundation For Tomorrow’s work. I’m thrilled to announce that I have officially assumed the full-time role of Communications and Development Associate in the Chicago office!!
It gives me great pleasure to see TFFT’s reach expand every day, both in the U.S. support network and in Tanzanian schools and homes. TFFT’s team strives to carry out its mission daily and works diligently to deliver positive and long lasting impacts on the lives of the scholars. Therefore, it’s no surprise when I see how dedicated every team member is to maintaining this impressive growth and progress.
Throughout this past year at TFFT, I’ve learned so much and gained responsibilities. From figuring out how to use our database, to writing notes thanking you for your gifts, to posting blogs, helping coordinate events, and everything in between, I have genuinely looked forward to coming to the office each day.
My job as a full-time team member focuses on communication with our sponsors and donors, the people who keep TFFT’s operations up and running. I look forward to getting to know you all! My focus is to acknowledge the importance of all donations, and to explain exactly where and how each gift is used to improve our scholars’ lives. We want to make sure that our supporters understand how investing in our work helps us to provide orphans and vulnerable children with access to a quality education. In order to show this process in action, we use our blog and social media to share real-time program updates. My role also includes awareness building for TFFT, providing support for campaigns and events, and assisting with internal development.
I really enjoy the work that I do all day every day, and I love that that’s something I can honestly say! I feel fortunate to be part of such a passionate, full of energy team. In September, I have the privilege of traveling to Tanzania for the first time, where I will finally meet the scholars who drive TFFT’s work! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be present for the Vision Trip and work with our amazing team in TZ.
This week, I’m excited to work in the Charlotte office with Meghann, Kaitlin, and Ray. We are already starting to prepare for November’s S.O.S. Gala…I can’t wait to come to this year, and I hope to meet many of you there too!
Working at TFFT has taught me the true importance of what receiving a quality education can bring, and I cannot wait to see the work that we do each day shape the future, one step at a time.