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Our Management Committee is responsible for all aspects of Center operations. They work as a collection of self-organized teams under the direction of the Center Director (CEO), who oversees all aspects of Center operations. Each team focuses on a specific functional area.
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Three coordinators help to manage spiritual events and residential activities at the Center:
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Center & Residence Coordinator
Manage physical & logistical aspects of Center & Residential activities.
Provide facilities availability and basic support for scheduled Center events.
Coordinate basic care to resident Sangha members and visiting teachers.
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Spiritual Program Coordinator
Define, schedule and project manage execution of the Spiritual Program.
Identify, pursue and secure visiting teachers to augment local offerings.
Coordinate adherence to FPMT guidelines and advice regarding practice.
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Volunteers Coordinator - Michelle Caplan
Provide volunteers support to other teams by coordinating volunteer efforts in support of Center activities and operational needs.
Provide guidance, mentorship and support to Center volunteers.
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The operations teams are organized by functional areas:
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Bookstore - Caren Cowie
Inventory selection, tracking, procurement and pricing of all bookstore items.
Align inventory with topics covered by regular and visiting teachers' teachings.
Provide basic materials needed to support students' personal practices.
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Communications - Elena Martinez
Manage all aspects of Kurukulla Center communications to ensure adherence to standards and conveying a consistent image for the Center.
This team is concerned with publicizing Center activities, promoting events and educating the community-at-large about the Center's many offerings.
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Development - Margaret Anderberg
Align Center income and expenses by defining target income goals.
Define and implement fundraising in direct support of Center expenses.
Establish long-term cash-flow strategies conducive to financial stability.
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Event Services - Bryce Schintzius
Provide support services to Center volunteers and event participants.
Coordinate procurement and delivery of provider support services.
Ensure legal compliance, security, and adherence to safety standards.
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Facilities - Brian Wiley
Monitor, schedule and coordinate maintenance to the Center structures.
Identify cost-effective third party maintenance and support services.
Devise long-term maintenance plans that protect the Center's physical assets.
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Financials - Jennifer Miller
Perform donor management bookkeeping functions that ensure non-profit regulatory compliance and fulfillment of donors' intent.
Manage all aspects of the Center's expenses (identification, validation, optimization, scheduling, fulfillment, recording, yearly auditing, etc.).
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Grounds Keeping
Devise and implement a visually-pleasing and calming planting schedule.
Perform regular watering, soil management, pruning and care of all plants.
Design, oversee and/or execute landscaping and hardscaping projects.
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Technology - Bob Dunn
Design, deploy, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all Center technologies.
Identify enabling technologies to expand Center offerings.
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