Our Team

Meet Our Team

We are a 501(c)3 operating in the State of Michigan. Our team knows the value of literacy and has a love for reading. We share this passion in the work we do.

Our Goals

Maria Dismondy

Executive Director

Meg Keys

Founder

Lindsay Casetta

Vice President of Programs

Melissa Campbell

Vice President of Outreach

Ashley Estes-Crowley

Vice President of Operations

Kristin Donnelly

Vice President of Fundraising

Katie Logue

Marketing Director

Kelly Farrell

Secretary

Michelle Verkerke

Volunteer Facilitator

Paula Weible

Volunteer Facilitator

Anna McGuire

Volunteer Facilitator

Andrea Sullivan

Volunteer Facilitator

Alaina Finkel

Bookkeeper

Katie Bridgewater

Content Contributor 
(Email Sequences and Blog)

Dennis Haggerty

Little Free Library Steward

Kristin Lenz

Grant Writing

Art Saquilayan

Admin Support

As our strategic marketing partner, Cogrounded strengthens our impact through expert storytelling, communications, and brand strategy.

Our Goals

As an organization, we are committed to continued growth and professional development.

Strategic Plan
Financials & Impact

Book Drives

We collect books to then sort out the old and redistribute gently used, relevant books to communities in need.

Free Book Fairs

We go into schools and host a free book fair. Children self select their own books and every child leaves with books at no cost.

At Home Library

We work with partners to get enough books for children to begin their own library at home.

Books to Adults

We get books to adults at food pantries, shelters, subsidized senior housing, and through a prison book nonprofit.

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          Strategic Plan

          Ensuring Effective Communications & Engagement

          Goal #1

          Increase MSB’s visibility and presence in the larger community in order to ensure that we are able to attract more long-term supporters, donors and volunteers.

          Goal #2

          Develop strategic partnerships with key community organizations in order to ensure maximum reach and efficacy.

          Goal #3

          Continue to expand programs and partnerships with schools to ensure that we are reaching our target market.

          Goal #4

          Develop and implement communications, marketing and evaluation efforts to expand awareness and track MSB’s community impact.

          Building Administrative & Operations Support

          Goal #1

          Develop policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operations of the staff, board and overall organization.

          Goal #2

          Establish a budget and financial management system that allows MSB’s board and staff to be proactive in ensuring the short- and long-term success of the organization.

          Securing Funding & Financial Resources

          Goal #1

          Focus fundraising efforts on key constituencies that we believe are likely to support MSB, most notably: educators; arts supporters; foundations active in the areas of education, youth development, etc; and individuals who have connections to the Founder and/or board members.

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          Want to host a book drive?

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                  Legacy & Planned Giving

                  By including Making Spirits Bright in your estate plans, you can leave a legacy of hope, learning, and lifelong impact.

                  You can designate Making Spirits Bright as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy. These gifts are simple to arrange and may offer tax advantages. Your attorney or financial advisor can help guide you through the process.

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                    In Honor / Memory Giving

                    Honor the life of a loved one by making a meaningful gift in their memory.

                    Select the In Honor/Memory option and your donation will support our mission to provide quality books to
                    underserved children, creating a lasting impact in the name of someone special.

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