Celebrating 15 Years of Partnership with the HEB ISD Education Foundation

As we begin our 15th year of partnership with the HEB ISD Education Foundation, we’re proud to reflect on a mission that remains as strong today as when we helped the board craft it many years ago: to raise and award private funds and community resources to support the HEB ISD’s commitment to excellence in education.

The Foundation’s dedicated board—comprised of corporate and community leaders—lives this mission daily. They champion the district’s strategic initiatives, secure funding for innovative teaching and key programs, steward donor relationships, and ensure long-term impact through a growing endowment.

It’s our privilege to continue providing the comprehensive services that empower these exceptional volunteers. Through three superintendents, eight board chairs, and fifteen boards of directors, we’ve remained committed to supporting their success every step of the way.

Thank you, HEB ISD Education Foundation, for your trust and partnership!

Strategic Planning Ahead of Schedule

The Mary I. Gourley Foundation’s strategic planning is ahead of schedule!  With key decisions by leadership on the horizon,  Project Partners will return to facilitate a board workshop in late July for further planning discussions.  With various strategic scenarios to consider that could shape the foundation’s path forward, we will review the progress to date on the plan that we helped develop, analyze the environmental scan results, survey all board members in advance, then provide a summary of notes and a debrief with the Executive Director and Board Chair to outline next steps for the foundation. 

We are so happy to remain the Mary I. Gourley Foundation’s partner for good for this second strategic planning assignment!  

The "93 Club" Learns of the Project Partners Journey

Thank you, Jan Norton, for the invitation to speak to your “93 Club” of The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth!  How apropos during National Small Business Month that I had the privilege to share Project Partners’ 30-year journey to date!

Advancing the Fort Worth ISD Strategic Plan

Previous work with the Fort Worth ISD includes many assignments.  For example:  Team Fort Worth, Distinguished Employers of Fort Worth Teens, Project C3 (Corporations, Classrooms, Community), Strategic Pathways to Student Success, Vital Link, and others.  Now, we are happy to be teaming with the district once again to help advance the strategic plan to re-establish an education foundation for the district.  We know first-hand that an education foundation is the perfect vehicle for attracting community engagement and funding in support of the incredible Fort Worth ISD students and staff.  Stay tuned for how you can become involved!

Williamson Named Vice President of Operations

We are pleased to announce the promotion of longtime team member, Wendy Williamson, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary!

Wendy Williamson has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. A member of the Project Partners team since 2001, Williamson has delivered consulting and project management services in marketing and community relations, event management, volunteer engagement, fund development, and administration, for a wide range of clients. She has also provided internal support for company operations. In her new role, she will oversee Project Partners’ organizational infrastructure, to include finance, technology, personnel, and information management.

Williamson grew up in Fort Worth and attended Texas Christian University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Design with minors in both art and business. She built a strong foundation in community engagement while advancing through roles in the Community Relations Department at Cook Children's Medical Center. In addition to her corporate experience, she and her husband own and operate two small businesses, Ken’s Custom Frames and Nina’s Jewels.

“I am thrilled to welcome Wendy to her leadership role. She provides incredible industry acumen and deep Project Partners experience, and I look forward to our firm’s continued impact as we celebrate 30 years of service to our community,” says Lerii F. Smith CFRE, Founder and President of Project Partners.

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