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The Dressage Foundation is a donor-driven organization. But what does that mean? It means that all the good work -- supporting U.S. dressage in nearly every aspect -- is only possible because of the generosity of many amazing people.
In the past 35 years, thousands of donors have come together to make a big difference. One of those donors is Pamela Jones, who not only contributes to TDF as a whole, but also founded the $25,000 Debbie McDonald Fund for FEI Riders.
Pamela shared...
"Providing opportunities and access to others has always been a core value for our family, as has our passion for animal welfare. I realized that we could contribute to both of these purposes in the horse world by exposing as many people as possible to classical training methods which put the horse’s welfare and well-being first.
"My professional background is in finance and accounting so I tend to evaluate contributions to charitable organizations in much of the same way I would evaluate investment opportunities in my work:
- Does the organization have a clear mission and vision?
- Does the organization have a track record of successfully implementing their plans and achieving their goals?
- Are the leadership and staff talented and committed to the organization and its ambitions?
- Are they fiscally responsible, cost conscious, and diligent in the use of resources to produce optimal results?
"In my due diligence of The Dressage Foundation, as I interfaced with leadership and staff, reviewed literature and financial information, and witnessed all the great work they do, the answer to all of the above questions was a resounding YES!"
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