WCI welcomes Tom McSparron, donor services officer

West Central Initiative is pleased to introduce our newest staff member, Tom McSparron.

Tom joins WCI as donor services officer. He is responsible for making sure our donors receive the best possible service, as well as helping culivate new and prospective donors to the unrestricted endowment fund and the 69 component funds administered by WCI.

Tom brings more than 20 years of professional fundraising experience to WCI. Most recently he served as director of development for the North Dakota 4-H Foundation for seven years. He is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Feel free to stop by the WCI offices and greet Tom. But don't worry if you can't. Tom's traveling schedule is filling up quickly. He'll probably be in your area soon!

Brianna McAleer joins WCI as donor services officer

There's a cheerful new presence at WCI who's bringing smiles to the faces of WCI staff, and soon to our donors and prospective donors.

Brianna McAleer joined WCI on Jan. 7 as the new donor services officer, effectively completing an intensive, months-long search.

Brianna is responsible for making sure our donors receive the best possible service, as well as helping culivate new and prospective donors to the unrestricted endowment fund and the 60-plus component funds established by WCI.

Brianna comes to WCI from Jamestown, ND, where she recently served as associate director of annual giving at Jamestown College. She directed all aspects of fundraising for athletic and arts fundraising clubs, oversaw several giving programs, managed the general fund and participated in special gifts campaigns.

A Moorhead native, Brianna received the Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2005.

Brianna enjoys running, reading, traveling, hosting dinner parties and spending time with friends and families.

Feel free to stop by the WCI offices and meet Brianna. If that's not possible, don't worry. With her rapidly filling travel schedule, chances are she'll be in your neighborhood soon!