Jayme Ward

Experience

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  Daring Girls

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Social Media & Communications Intern

  • Web communications & Community Outreach• Social Networking via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Constant Contact

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  City of Lakewood

  Jan 2014 - May 2019

  Director, School Age Services

  * Developed and implemented before and after school care programs for children ages 5 - 12 Lakewood, CO* Lead program planning and field trip organization during the summer months for up to 60 children per day as Head Director of Camp Odyssey* Supervised and trained site staff* Provided mentoring for students

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  Far Away Friends

  Nov 2014 - now

  As Board Chair of Far Away Friends, I provide strategic oversight and guidance for our mission to deliver quality education and sustainable development opportunities to underserved communities in rural Uganda. Building on nearly a decade as Executive Director, my focus now is on high-level initiatives that ensure the organization’s long-term impact and growth. In this role, I am dedicated to advancing FAF’s sustainability goals by supporting our Ugandan leadership team, strengthening donor engagement, and enhancing board involvement in key strategic efforts. Show less Far Away Friends is an international nonprofit organization transforming education in rural Amolatar, Uganda. Our model school and community-designed programs are providing kids with the highest quality of education, training extraordinary teachers and cultivating global citizens.As Co-Founder & USA Director, I am responsible for all aspects of the organization's daily management including program design, M&E, fundraising, event coordination, leadership of cultural immersion trips, financial oversight, budgeting, strategic planning and donor relations. Show less

  • Board Chair

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Co-Founder & USA Director

    Nov 2014 - Nov 2024
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  Engineers Without Borders USA

  Sept 2024 - now

  Major Gifts Officer

  As Major Gifts Officer at Engineers Without Borders USA, I connect philanthropists with transformative, community-led engineering projects worldwide. In this role, I focus on cultivating relationships with major donors to advance sustainable development initiatives that create lasting, ethical impact. My goal is to empower donors to invest in projects that provide vital humanitarian infrastructure—such as clean water, sanitation, transportation, school construction and renewable energy projects—driving sustainable change for communities in need. Show less