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Welcome Heidi McPherson

August 20, 2014 by Spokes For Nonprofits

As Heidi McPherson makes San Luis Obispo County her new home and jumps into leading The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County, we caught up with her to … [Read more...]

“Spokes Help Nonprofits Be The Best They Can Be,” Journal Plus, January 2014

January 9, 2014 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Spokes CEO, Lesley Santos Dierks, was interviewed by Heather Young at Journal Plus magazine of the Central Coast for their January 2014 issue. Read the full … [Read more...]

Founders Circle Interview with Wells Fargo

October 9, 2013 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Founder's Circle Member: Wells Fargo Donor Level: $5,000 Interviewee: Mark Corella, VP & District Manager, Central Coast Market, Wells Fargo - on behalf … [Read more...]

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