Former executive officer joins foundation board

The Stand Like Stone Foundation has added a familiars face to its team with former executive officer Georgie McKay being added to the board.

Stand Like Stone Foundation CEO Roger Babolka said while Mrs McKay was not new to the foundation, it was a new role for her.

“Very importantly she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the philanthropic sector to the foundation and I know all the board and staff are very pleased to have Georgie back in the fold,” Mr Babolka said.

Mrs McKay was executive officer of Stand Like Stone from 2012 to 2020, and over the eight years was at the helm of the organisation during a period of significant growth and increased impact across the region.

“I am thrilled to resume an official role with Stand Like Stone,” Mrs McKay said. “Community foundations are so important in rural and regional areas as they provide a funding resource that is guided and directed by people with firsthand knowledge of the local issues, as they live and work in the region”.”

Mr Babolka said Mrs McKay was committed to the growth, renewal and sustainability of rural and regional communities and was a very active community member and volunteer, who has served on boards both in her local community and across Australia.

Mrs McKay is also a member of Impact100 SA, the 2016 Recipient of the Australian Community Philanthropy Award for Excellence & Achievement and a former NonExecutive Director and Treasurer of Community Foundations Australia, the peak body for Community Foundations in Australia.

“Stand Like Stone does such exciting work and I am looking forward to working with the board to support Roger and the team to increase our impact and support across the Limestone Coast,” Mrs McKay said.