Foundation Staff
The college provides staff for the Foundation’s development activities. North Arkansas College’s president, Dr. Jeff Olson; Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Jim Stockton; and Director of Public Relations and Development Micki Somers work with Foundation board members in fund-raising activities. Don Sugg, the college’s vice president for finance and administration, maintains financial records and reports. Jacquie Markle, administrative assistant to the vice president for institutional advancement, keeps track of donations and assists in planning Foundation events.
Executive Director, North Arkansas College Foundation
Duties related to the North Arkansas College Foundation of Dr. Jim Stockton, who serves as the executive director, include:
1. Serving as ex-officio member of all committees
2. Developing annual budget
3. Working with donors to establish criteria for restricted scholarships, funds
4. Maintaining and managing Foundation general and restricted scholarships
5. Serving as a resource for the board re the college, prospect research, etc
6. Preparing reports
7. Preparing promotional materials
8. Facilitating fund-raising and friend-raising programs and all aspects
thereof
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Jim Stockton
Direct Line: 870-391-3229
Email: stockton@northark.edu; stockton@cox.net
Director of Public Relations and Development
Duties related to the North Arkansas College Foundation of Micki Somers, who serves as the college’s director of public relations and development, include:
1. Coordinating the decorations and publicity for Foundation sponsored events
2. Directing the Northark Faculty/Staff Fund Drive
3. Assisting in preparing promotional materials for the Foundation
4. Facilitating fund-raising and friend-raising programs and all aspects thereof
CONTACT INFORMATION: Micki Somers
Direct Line: 870-391-3242
Email: msomers@northark.edu
Administrative Assistant
Duties related to the North Arkansas College Foundation of Jacquie Markle, who serves as the administrative assistant for Institutional Advancement, include:
1. Maintaining the Donor2 data base
2. Preparing reports
3. Preparing donation receipt letters for Dr. Stockton to sign
4. Coordinating Foundation mailouts
5. Taking minutes at Foundation Board meetings
6. Assisting with Foundation-sponsored events
7. Facilitating fund-raising and friend-raising programs and all aspects thereof
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jacquie Markle
Direct Line: 870-391-3159
Email:
jmarkle@northark.edu