211 S Paterson St, Ste 270
Madison, WI 53703
tel: 608-251-9131 x10
fax: 608-663-5971
email: sara [at] gatheringwaters.org

Sara DeKok
Member Relations Director

Primary Responsibilities
• Coordinate membership program
• Organize and fundraise for special events
• Manage major donors program
• Draft development plans
• Provide fundraising advice and training to land trusts

Past Jobs & Experience
Worked as a naturalist at a nature center in Minnesota.

Education
BS in Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation and a Certificate in Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002
MS in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006

Favorite protected place in Wisconsin
Governor Dodge State Park

Favorite Gathering Waters project
The annual land trust staff retreat – it’s such a great way for land trust staff to network and learn from each other.  And it’s really fun too!

Hobbies
Sara enjoys running, hiking, camping, creative crafts and traveling.

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