05/15/2026
LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
To our donors, friends, and community members:
This morning, as I sit at my desk drinking my third cup of coffee 😆 after a week spent preparing for our biggest event of the year -where we will award more than $156,000 in scholarships to 72 local students - I am feeling incredibly grateful.
Over the last 9 months, I have poured my heart into this foundation. I have met some of the most genuine and generous people Summers County has to offer, and I’ve had the privilege of helping strengthen and grow the foundation’s work in meaningful ways.
Most importantly, I have learned so much about this community. I thought I already knew about most of the good happening here… but I was wrong. This community is even more generous, hopeful, and caring than I ever imagined.
For all of those reasons, it is difficult for me to share that I will be stepping back from my full-time role as Executive Director in July.
I have been presented with another opportunity and, after a great deal of thought, I have decided it is the best fit for my family’s needs at this time. This decision was HARD; mostly because I truly love this foundation. While this role is certainly challenging at times, it is also deeply meaningful and rewarding.
As we begin the search for the next Executive Director, I can honestly say this is one of the best jobs imaginable for someone who loves people and believes in the power of community. The full job posting can be found here: https://hintonareafoundation.org/employment/
A few quick details:
• Full-time, 40 hours/week with flexibility for appointments, childcare pickup/dropoff, and occasional evening/weekend events
• A blend of leadership, fundraising, operations, and community engagement. You won't do the same thing every day; there is a lot of variety which is FUN!
• Salary range: $40,000–$70,000 (no health or retirement benefits currently available)
More than anything, we are looking for the right person. Someone who cares deeply about this community and wants to help move this mission forward.
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by May 29.
While I may be stepping away from the position full-time, it is absolutely my intention to remain involved throughout this transition on a part-time basis and, eventually, as a volunteer. So to the many people I have connected with through this foundation - this is not goodbye. ❤️
I will continue cheering this organization and this community on every step of the way. Thank you to every donor, volunteer, supporter, board member, student, and community partner who has welcomed and supported me over these past several months. It has truly been an honor to serve in this role.
Sincerely, Christina
