Understanding roles can help you hone in on which "measuring stick" you need to use in order to better track funding outcomes.
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Understanding roles can help you hone in on which "measuring stick" you need to use in order to better track funding outcomes.
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Mark Larimer is co-founder of Foundant Technologies. His past careers with Extended Systems and RightNow Technologies gives him the experience to understand technology... his compassion allows him to see how technology can be used to make people's lives easier and the philanthropic sector better and more efficient. During the winter months, Mark can usually be found on the ski hill... when he's not in the office making jokes and finding ways to help our philanthropic clients. Mark is highly involved with the Discovery Ski Education Foundation as a board member, former president, and youth coach. He is also actively involved in Youth Philanthropy Connect and was a driving force behind the recent Youth Giving Project in Bozeman, Montana.
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