About Us
Our Mission & Purpose
The Center for Community Stewardship (C4CS) offers fiscal sponsorship and facilitation support.
Our mission is to empower community-based organizations to build a more just and equitable society. We do this through fiscal sponsorship, coaching, training, and administrative support.
Our Values
Building Community
We depend upon each other, and treat each other with grace, kindness and honesty. We hold each other accountable to fulfilling our mutual responsibilities.
Fostering a Growth Mindset
We create an environment that encourages continuous learning, and we take a strengths-based approach to working with each other.
Taking Thoughtful Risks
We take a trust-based approach to working with community-based organizations. We are willing to take thoughtful risks to support the success of their work.
Increasing Access
We believe in reducing barriers to access. We connect organizations to the resources and support they need to thrive.
Staff
Lisa Dugdale, Executive Director. Lisa has been with C4CS since 2016. Her background is in nonprofit management, evaluation, and consulting in the areas of leadership, facilitation, program evaluation, and needs assessments. Before working with C4CS, she started and ran a nonprofit in Ann Arbor, MI, which gave her first-hand experience with the challenges faced by people running a start-up nonprofit. She holds an MSW and an MPP from the University of Michigan in Nonprofit Management, and completed coach training with Martha Beck Institute.
Stuart Hee, Operations Director. Stuart has spent the last 25 years working in various operations and finance roles. Prior to joining C4CS in 2021, he served as a Director for the Catalytic Opportunity Zone Fund, a social impact fund investing in the Mississippi Delta, and in various other finance roles in private equity and wealth management. Stuart currently sits on the board of CEOs of Tomorrow, the Synergy Ventures Foundation and Collaboration for Good. He holds a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University.
Erik Larson, Program Manager. Erik arrived at C4CS in 2022 from Supporting Families Together Association where he was the Finance and Operations Manager for nine years. Prior to SFTA, Erik worked in the for-profit field for 16 years. Erik is active in the local Madison community with organizations such as Kennedy Heights Community Center and the Sierra Club. He holds an MBA from Edgewood College.
April Kumapayi, Accounting Manager. April comes to C4CS with nine years of experience working in accounting in higher education, state government, nonprofits, and the private sector. She has worked in the nonprofit sector both professionally and as a board member. She holds an MBA in Accounting from American InterContinental University.
Alyssa Jendusa, Operations Associate. Alyssa is a recent transplant to Madison with a background in office management and operations. She teaches dance classes and is a founding member of Isthmus Dance Collective. She holds a BA in dance from Park Point University.
Board of Directors
- Scott Haumersen, CPA
- Steve Hingle, CPA
- Amanda Jabs
- Jasmine Banks
- Patrick Marsden
- Michelle Roach
- Carolyn Jahnke
- Noah Salata
- Gregory Banks
- Bert Stitt, Emeritus
If you are interested in Board membership, please email Lisa Dugdale to set up a meeting. We welcome new Board members who would like to support our work.
Current and Outgoing C4CS Board Members and Staff
A C4CS Board Meeting in July 2017
Read our 2019 Recap here!