Community Foundation taps Pridemore as development officer

The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri has welcomed Emily Pridemore to the Community Foundation team as the organization’s development officer.

In her role as development officer, Pridemore will support the Community Foundation’s donor engagement and communication strategies, helping donors fulfill their charitable goals and communicating Community Foundation news, impact, and opportunities.

“On behalf of the Community Foundation Board of Directors and staff, we are thrilled to welcome Emily to our team as we continue to deepen our mission and grow our impact,” said Catherine Bocke Meckes, Community Foundation CEO. “Emily brings with her enthusiasm and a love for community. Her demonstrated experience and eye for opportunity aligns with the Community Foundation’s goals to strengthen our service so we can support even more nonprofits and programs in West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri.”

Pridemore comes to the Community Foundation with experience in charitable programs and healthcare administration including positions as Donor Relations Manager at the Chaddock Children’s Foundation and, most recently, as Project Support Specialist serving the senior management team at Quincy Medical Group. She has prioritized community engagement both in her career and as a volunteer, serving as a Board member and Secretary for Horizons and as a newcomer concierge at Great River Economic Development Foundation.

“I deeply admire the dedication of those who have invested their lives in the communities we serve and committed themselves to its betterment, as well as the strong leadership at the Community Foundation. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this growth and am truly honored to take on these responsibilities,” said Pridemore.

In 2023, the Community Foundation’s charitable assets grew to more than $62 million held in more than 230 funds, fueling annual grantmaking of $6 million. These funds, primarily endowed, are established by forward-thinking donors to provide sustainable annual grants that directly support local nonprofits.