In April 1984, the need had arisen to support people with developmental disabilities in and around Roane County with means other than public funding. A core group of volunteers, including family members and concerned citizens in the community, chartered the Roane County Trust for the Developmentally Disabled through the State of Tennessee legislature.
Realizing the geographically restricting name, the Board of Directors voted to change the name to the Michael Dunn Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled in July of that same year. Since then, the Michael Dunn Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for people with special needs, particularly in support of the programs of Michael Dunn Center.
| Board of Directors – 2011 – |
| Ron Blanchard |
| Jack Bowman |
| Barbara Capell |
| Gail Christian |
| Bert Cunningham |
| Bill Douglas |
| Angela Fox |
| Bill Lueking |
| John Smith |
| Sharon Templeton |
| Judy Tyl |
| Chris Whaley |
| George Ed Wilson |
 
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Key to the day to day operations of Michael Dunn Center is the Foundation's management of assets and real estate. The Foundation owns twenty one separate properties and facilities that are utilized by Michael Dunn Center programs.
The Michael Dunn Foundation also manages a portfolio of stocks, bonds, annuities and other investments that provide a safety net for Michael Dunn Center programs should public funding sources fail, or when facilities are in critical need of repair or maintenance. With the great uncertainty of public funding and Michael Dunn Center's eleven million dollar a year budget, the Foundation's asset management has become an essential element to the daily service of people with special needs.
Equally important to asset management is the Foundation's commitment to meaningful fundraising. Through Planned Giving, Special Events, Ongoing Financial Support, Volunteer Opportunities, and Grant Procurement, the long term vision of the Foundation to raise significant funds is vital to the future success of Michael Dunn Center's mission.
Please take time to learn how your desire to help improve the lives of people in need can be fulfilled by partnering with us to support the programs of Michael Dunn Center.
The Michael Dunn Foundation also manages a portfolio of stocks, bonds, annuities and other investments that provide a safety net for Michael Dunn Center programs should public funding sources fail, or when facilities are in critical need of repair or maintenance. With the great uncertainty of public funding and Michael Dunn Center's eleven million dollar a year budget, the Foundation's asset management has become an essential element to the daily service of people with special needs.
Equally important to asset management is the Foundation's commitment to meaningful fundraising. Through Planned Giving, Special Events, Ongoing Financial Support, Volunteer Opportunities, and Grant Procurement, the long term vision of the Foundation to raise significant funds is vital to the future success of Michael Dunn Center's mission.
Please take time to learn how your desire to help improve the lives of people in need can be fulfilled by partnering with us to support the programs of Michael Dunn Center.
