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Footprints Early Learning Foundation

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  • Performances
  • Dazzling Diamond Practice
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  • Non-Profit Organization

Welcome to Footprints Early Learning Foundation, Inc

Footprints Early Learning Foundation is dedicated to laying an educational foundation by providing essential learning opportunities for individuals for all ages. 

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Who We Are

Our Mission

Footprints Early Learning Foundation, Inc is dedicated to laying an educational foundation by providing essential learning opportunities for individuals for all ages. We provide educational programs that foster academic achievement, cultural awareness, artistic expression and personal development. Through dance, literacy, mentorship, family engagement and community partnership, we strive to nurture love for learning, celebrate diversity, promote personal and academic growth and create a pathway for lifelong success. 

Our Story

Founded in June 21, 2022, Footprints Early Learning Foundation mission is to leave a lasting impact one learner, one family and one footprint at a time. 

Meet the Board Members

President: Yolanda Cole

Vice President: Andranique Noel

Vice President: Andranique Noel

The President is mainly responsible for leading and overseeing the overall operations. Their key responsibilities usually include:

  • Leadership and Vision
  • Board Relations
  • Management Oversight
  • Fundraising and Advocacy
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Program Development

In some nonprofits, especially smaller ones, the President can be very hands-on. In larger organizations, they might be more focused on strategy while delegating daily operations.

Vice President: Andranique Noel

Vice President: Andranique Noel

Vice President: Andranique Noel

The Vice President mainly supports the President and often acts as the second-in-command. Their main duties usually include:

  • Support and Leadership: Assisting the President in leading the organization and stepping in when the President is unavailable.
  • Board Support: Helping organize and sometimes leading board meetings or committees if assigned.
  • Project Oversight: Taking the lead on specific projects, initiatives, or committees as needed.
  • Strategic Planning: Helping develop and implement the organization’s strategic goals and plans.
  • Relationship Building: Supporting fundraising efforts, community partnerships, and donor relations alongside the President.
  • Succession Planning: Being prepared to assume the President’s role if needed, either temporarily or permanently.

Secretary: Shanna Wooten

Vice President: Andranique Noel

Secretary: Shanna Wooten

Secretary responsible for keeping the organization’s records organized and accurate. Their key duties usually include:

  • Meeting Minutes: Taking detailed notes during board meetings and making sure official minutes are prepared, approved, and stored properly.
  • Record Keeping: Maintaining important organizational documents like bylaws, policies, and meeting records.
  • Notices and Communication: Sending out meeting notices, agendas, and other important communications to board members and sometimes the public.
  • Compliance: Ensuring the organization stays compliant with filing requirements, like annual reports to the state.
  • Board Support: Helping the President and Board Chair stay organized by keeping track of decisions made and actions that need to be taken.

Treasurer: Tearney Hardy

Treasurer: Tearney Hardy

Secretary: Shanna Wooten

Treasurer is responsible for managing and overseeing the organization’s finances. Their key duties usually include:

  • Financial Management: Keeping track of the organization’s money — income, expenses, and bank accounts.
  • Reporting: Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board regularly (like budgets, financial statements, and cash flow updates).
  • Budgeting: Helping create and monitor the annual budget and making sure spending stays on track.
  • Compliance: Making sure the organization follows legal and tax rules, including filing any required forms (like IRS Form 990).
  • Oversight of Financial Practices: Ensuring strong internal controls are in place to prevent errors, misuse, or fraud.
  • Supporting Fundraising: Assisting with financial aspects of fundraising activities (tracking donations, grants, and sponsorships).

Member: Steven Cole

Treasurer: Tearney Hardy

Member: Steven Cole

A Member is typically someone who supports the organization’s mission and may have certain rights and responsibilities, depending on the organization’s structure. Their role usually includes:

  • Participation: Attending meetings, events, and activities organized by the nonprofit.
  • Voting Rights: In some nonprofits, members can vote on important decisions, like electing board members or approving changes to bylaws.
  • Advocacy: Promoting the nonprofit’s mission in the community and helping spread awareness.
  • Financial Support: Sometimes paying membership dues or donating to support the organization’s work.
  • Volunteerism: Offering time, skills, and talents to assist with projects, programs, or operations.
  • Feedback and Input: Providing ideas, opinions, and feedback to help guide the nonprofit’s work.

Join Us

Treasurer: Tearney Hardy

Member: Steven Cole

We are always looking for new members to join our foundation. If you share our passion and want to be a part of our community, come join us! 

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