In this episode of Stone Written, Dr. Rhon sits down with Kara Endsley, the Sonja Haynes Stone Center's first full-time Philanthropy Officer, for a candid conversation about fundraising, legacy, and the urgent work of securing the Stone Center's future.
Kara brings over 30 years of fundraising experience — and a deeply personal connection to this mission. Together, she and Dr. Rhon pull back the curtain on the real challenges facing the Stone Center: limited resources, disenchanted alumni, and the repair work needed to rebuild trust with a community that has every reason to be skeptical.
But this episode is also a call to action. With a bold $25 million campaign underway and the fiscal year closing in, now is the time to show up. Whether it's $20 a month or $20,000 — your investment is your vote for the Stone Center's survival and its legacy for generations to come.
Sources:
- Get in touch with Kara Endsley, the Stone Center’s Philanthropy Officer, via email or our website.
- “Defining Philanthropy” as love of humankind (May 2026) by Michael Layton.
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