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SMART Announces New Development Director

Portland, Ore. –Start Making A Reader Today (SMART), Oregon’s largest volunteer-based early literacy nonprofit program, has promoted Stephanie Stoller to the position of statewide Development Director.  Her position was effective Feb. 14.
 
In her position, Stoller will plan, develop and implement all fundraising projects for SMART at the statewide level, while supporting grass roots, local-level fundraising efforts across the state.

Stoller has been promoted to this position after serving in a number of roles on SMART’s development team for the past three years, including Metro area development manager, grant writer and most recently, state development manager. Prior to joining SMART, she worked in development for Legacy Foundations and the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.  

 “Stephanie has brought energy and commitment to each of her roles at SMART and, in the process, has earned not only success, but the respect and trust of the SMART staff,” said Chris Otis, SMART executive director. “Her development experience is deep and varied and I know it will serve her well in her new role.”

 About SMART® (Start Making A Reader Today)

SMART, Start Making A Reader Today, is a statewide nonprofit organization that envisions an Oregon where every child can read and is empowered to succeed. We partner with schools around the state and engage community volunteers to read one-on-one with K-3 children, helping strengthen literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Over the past two decades, SMART has steadily grown to become Oregon’s largest volunteer literacy program. In 2010-2011, we will serve 7,000 children statewide with the help of 5,000 community volunteers. Children in the program receive 14 new books throughout the school year to keep and read with their families. Together, with support from communities and schools around the state, SMART is improving the reading capacity of Oregon’s children. Visit www.GetSMARTOregon.org or call 1-877-598-4633 to learn more about SMART