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The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc.
Teresa Marsico Memorial Fund Supports a Powerful
New Association Management System
The Foundation has prioritized funding from the Teresa Marsico
Memorial Fund for ACNM’s new Association Management System
(AMS), a critical cornerstone to ACNM’s 2015–2020 Strategic Plan.
As Foundation President Elaine Moore, CNM, MSN, FACNM and ACNM
President and Foundation Trustee, Lisa Kane Low, CNM, PHD, FACNM,
FAAN, said in a joint letter. “Our new AMS will not only improve member
services and increase member engagement, it will also create easier
access to the many resources and tools ACNM provides. Ultimately, it
will strengthen communications among members, volunteer leaders,
and stakeholders, and it is certain to increase member’s satisfaction
and boost membership!”
"In this information age, it is a sine qua non
that ACNM have cutting edge technology."
-Kitty Ernst, CNM, MPH, FACNM FACNM
The Marsico Fund was endowed in 2006 through a legacy gift from
ACNM Past President (1993–1995) Teresa Marsico, CNM, MEd, FACNM.
Working together with then ACNM Executive Director Deanne Williams,
CNM, MS, FACNM, Teresa envisioned the fund’s purpose to equally
support the missions of both ACNM and the Foundation. This forwardthinking
dual purpose has strengthened the Foundation’s operations
and capacity, most recently with support for the Management Transition
Project, and at the same time, funded strategic projects that the ACNM
staff and Board have prioritized, especially those projects that fall
outside of the ACNM’s annual budgeting.
In an appeal to all ACNM members and non-CNM Foundation donors,
Foundation founder and ACNM Past-President Kitty Ernst, CNM, MPH,
FACNM added, “Excellent customer service is essential to ACNM’s
future health. In this information age, it is a sine qua non that ACNM
have cutting edge technology that enables staff to efficiently and
ACNM CEO Frank Purcell (left) joins members of the A.C.N.M. Foundation Board to mark a new Memorandum
of Understanding.
effectively meet the needs of members, volunteers, and affiliates.”
Ernst appealed to ACNM Life Members and ACNM Fellows to join her
by making a charitable gift to the Marsico Fund. So far, their generosity
has totaled nearly $30,000, still short of what’s needed for the new
AMS. “That’s why I am now urging all midwives and their supporters
to join in by making a Marsico Fund gift today,” she said. “This 21st
century technology will position ACNM for unlimited success. Together
we can make it happen!”
As an expression of support for this effort and appreciation to Kitty
for her leadership, the “Kitty Appeal” donations have been matched
by gifts from the Board members and CEOs of both the ACNM, the
Foundation, and several staff members, making them 100% “all-in”
with Kitty, and making it possible for the Foundation to grant $25,000
to date for the AMS project. To make a donation to
the Marsico Fund, please visit: www.midwife.org/
Marsico.
By Lisa Paine, CNM, DrPH, FACNM
fdn@acnm.org
To make a tax-deductible donation in support of
the Foundation’s mission, go to: www.midwife.org/
Charitable-Contributions
The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
charitable organization.
Questions about donations or awards? Contact the
Foundation Business Office:
The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 380272
Cambridge, MA 02238-0272
240-485-1850 phone/617.876.5822 fax
fdn@acnm.org
Upcoming Application Deadlines
FEBRUARY 15 - 20
Century Midwife Student Interview Project
MARCH 1
Basic Midwifery Student Scholarships, including:
Midwives of Color-Watson Scholarship
Edith B. Wonnell CNM Scholarship
MARCH 1
Varney Participant Award
March 15
Fellowship for Graduate Education
APRIL 1
Dorothea M. Lang Pioneer Award
APRIL 1
W. Newton Long Award
2017 Awards and Scholarships applications can be accessed at www.midwife.
org/Foundation-Scholarships-and-Awards
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