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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New Partnership Begins with Foundation For Young Women's Leadership Academy (FYWLA)
We’re excited to announce our newest client, the Foundation for Young Women’s Leadership Academy (FYWLA)! Over the next few months, Project Partners will collaborate with FYWLA leadership to create an inclusive, multi-year giving society that strengthens donor relationships and enhances fundraising efforts.
This initiative will support FYWLA’s dedicated team of staff and volunteers in developing a circle of giving with defined levels, meaningful benefits, and impactful stewardship strategies. Our work will include planning and designing the tailored program of work to introduce this concept to donors and board members, ensuring its successful launch.
We’re honored to partner with FYWLA as they continue helping young women of Fort Worth envision a limitless future!
Good Work For Kreative Architectural Design Academy (KADA)
With support from a North Texas Community Foundation Toolbox grant, Kreative Architectural Design Academy (KADA) collaborated with Project Partners to develop a sustainable fundraising strategy. Together, we created a clear budget, strategic board growth plan, and an engaging annual plan to strengthen KADA's mission of empowering students through STEM education for lasting community impact. Read more.