The Curtis Fund Announces New Executive Director Lauren Philie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 17, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:
Molly Walsh
The Vermont Community Foundation
802-388-3355 ext. 264
The Curtis Fund Announces New Executive Director Lauren Philie
The Curtis Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation that provides educational scholarships, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Philie as executive director. “I have seen firsthand how postsecondary education can change lives,” said Philie. “I am excited to continue that work with The Curtis Fund and use my skills to raise funds for scholarships for low-income Vermonters.”
Philie comes to The Curtis Fund from Vermont State University, where she served as the assistant vice president of institutional advancement and alumni relations. Philie brings over thirty years of fundraising experience to The Curtis Fund, twelve of those in higher education, as well as leadership skills in community engagement.
“We are fortunate to have Philie leading our fundraising efforts at The Curtis Fund,” said Amy Mellencamp, president of the board of directors. “Lauren’s strong background in nonprofit management will take our scholarship programs to the next level and help Vermonters make a difference in their communities.”
For the academic year ending in June, The Curtis Fund awarded 881 scholarships to Vermonters pursuing degrees or certificates. The Curtis Fund is committed to ensuring that every Vermonter, regardless of income, can earn a postsecondary degree or certificate because in a small state, we can’t afford to leave any talent behind.
For more information about The Curtis Fund, visit www.thecurtisfund.org or email lphilie@thecurtisfund.org.
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The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as an enduring source of philanthropic support for Vermont communities. A family of more than 1,000 funds, foundations, and supporting organizations, the Foundation makes it easy for the people who care about Vermont to find and fund the causes they love. The Community Foundation and its partners put more than $60 million annually to work in Vermont communities and beyond. The heart of its work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how hard they work. The Community Foundation envisions Vermont at its best—where everyone can build a bright, secure future. Visit vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355 for more information.
