PlumpJack Group President Brings Lifelong Passion and Successful History of Fundraising to Environmental Nonprofit
TAHOE CITY, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – April 17, 2013 – The Tahoe Fund, the only non-profit dedicated to funding environmental improvement projects in Tahoe, today announced the election of Hilary Newsom to its board of directors. Newsom is currently President of San Francisco based PlumpJack Group, owner of the PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn. Newsom has long family ties to Lake Tahoe, dating back to 1960 when her grandfather signed a 99-year lease at Olympic Village. Newsom brings an extensive history of philanthropy and fundraising to the organization.
“Hilary has an incredible passion for Tahoe and significant success raising funds for causes she cares about,” said Cindy Gustafson, Chair of the Board. “We are thrilled to have her support in our efforts to raise money for environmental projects around the Lake.”
“I have spent much of my life enjoying the splendor of Tahoe’s environment,” said Newsom. “I am honored to join this wonderful organization and its board of directors in their efforts to preserve it.”
Passionate about philanthropy since childhood, Newsom is a compassionate and committed fundraiser on behalf of several charitable organizations. Newsom is also on the board of Holy Family Day Home and the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) and serves on countless benefit event committees. She and her husband founded the annual PlumpJack/LINK Golf Classic 14 years ago that has raised more than $2.8 million dollars for the fight against breast cancer.
Founded in 2010, the Tahoe Fund is a bi-state nonprofit dedicated to raising money for projects that will improve lake clarity, enhance recreation and build a stronger sense of environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The organization has funded two high priority watershed restoration projects, the Blackwood Creek/Eagle Rock Trail restoration on the West Shore and the Incline/3rd Creek Restoration on the North Shore; segments of the Tahoe Bikeway in Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe; the Van-Sickle Bi-state Park in South Lake Tahoe; and the UC Davis “State of the Lake” report. In addition to these projects, the Tahoe Fund is also seeking donations to its “Founders Circle” campaign to help sustain the organization.
Donations of any amount are welcome by the Tahoe Fund. Founders Circle membership is open to supporters pledging $5,000 or more. Information is available at www.tahoefund.org or by emaling info@tahoefund.org, or by calling 775.298.0035.
About the Tahoe Fund
The mission of Tahoe Fund is to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin by building broad support and funding for projects and programs that increase the enjoyment of the region for current and future generations. The Fund focuses grants on the core areas of conservation, recreation and education/stewardship.
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Lauren Swanson
The Tahoe Fund
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Phone: 775.298.0035
