Making A Difference, One Five At A Time! 
Our Story
High Fives for Hope was founded by two fraternity brothers who wanted to make a difference… and who doesn’t love high fives? “What if each high five we gave someone could change someone else’s life, even in a small way…,” they wondered. What began with passing out high fives on University campuses has evolved into an organization with a catchy name and a penchant for making a difference… one five at a time.
Our organization seeks to promote the education, research, and support of colorectal, leukemia, and testicular cancers – cancers which are as devastating, but not as often discussed, as many of the other forms. Our efforts have allowed us to donate over thousands to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber’s “The Jimmy Fund”, Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, and Gilda’s Club of South Florida.
Our success has been achieved through fun, energetic events held each year – our Annual Golf Tournament, Bowling for Balls Tournament, 5K Race for Hope, and other smaller events at venues across the country. Each of these events strives to involve communities of young adults with fun, affordable events that allow individuals to make a difference, even with the smallest “five”.
Our Mission
Our purpose for High Fives for Hope, Inc. (H54H) is to create awareness and do our part to eradicate a disease that has touched all of us one way or another. Founded on the principle that we can make a difference, we believe that the desire is inherent in all people to make our world a better place. Through the help of those who believe in our cause, and the dissemination of millions of high fives, High Fives for Hope, Inc. (H54H) and its founders believe we can make a difference.
Board of Directors
Core Responsibility
To agree upon large initiatives, provide guidance on fundraising strategy, and approve large expenditures. The Board of Directors is a committee that meets annually (and on demand) for large corporate decisions regarding fundraising, donations, and strategic insight on High Fives For Hope’s long term viability. The Executive Director is reports directly and possess a seat on the board. All expenditures above 10% of annual raised funds must be approved by the board prior to being made.
Reporting Structure
Chairman of the Board (rotating with board members)
Mark Stiles, Executive Director
Core Responsibility:
Overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of High Fives For Hope (H54H).
The Executive Director is responsible for the vision, and ultimately the success/failure of the strategic plan of H54H. The Executive Director works with other directors to manage, assist, and fill needed activities for the Development Director, Technology Director, and the Finance Director.
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Board of Directors
Liz Stiles, Finance Director
Core Responsibility:
Maintain the corporate financials, bank transactions, vendor management, and corporate giving for High Fives For Hope (H54H).
The Finance Director will be responsible for the fiscal management of H54H including: receipt retention, bank statements, and monthly reconciliations within QuickBooks. The Finance Director maintains the corporate financials, has signing approval (except for donations), and will manage donor and vendor transactions. The Finance Director will develop a fiscal plan with the Executive Director to articulate to the Development Director to assist in fundraising plan development.
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Executive Director
Jason Dietrich, Technology Director
Core Responsibility:
Maintaining the corporate website, email, and hosting requirements for High Fives For Hope (H54H).
The Technology Director is responsible for keeping the H54H website current (Spotlight Survivors, Event Results, Sponsor links, etc.) up to date. The Technology Director will interface with the Executive Director, Development Director, and Finance Director to ensure that H54H digital footprint matches corporate mission and vision.
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Executive Director
Melissa Castille, Social Media Platform Specialist
Core Responsibility:
Maintaining the social network footprint for High Fives For Hope (H54H) to reflect events, outreach, and initiatives agreed upon.
The Social Media Platform Specialist works under the Technology Director and coordinates with the Development Director Community Outreach Coordinator and Event Program Manager to articulate initiatives, events, outreach, and milestones within (and outside of) H54H. Constant Contact, H54H Facebook page, and Twitter will be the Social Media Platform Specialist’s primary responsibility.
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Technology Director
Chris Westervelt, Development Director
Core Responsibility:
Spearheading the strategic plan for fundraising, financial support, and fundraising success centered around High Fives For Hope’s (H54H) initiatives
The Development Director is responsible for the fundraising, sponsorship, and event management of H54H. It is expected that the Development Director develop yearly fundraising plans (based off the fiscal plan articulated by the Finance Director), and manage events and other projects to ensure H54H meets its annual goals.
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Executive Director
Patricia Stiles, Community Outreach Manager
Core Responsibility:
Connecting the public to the High Fives For Hope’s (H54H) core mission.
The Community Outreach Manager has the responsibility to promote the mission of H54H to the local community. It is expected that the Community Outreach Manager will arrange projects to get the community excited, involved, informed, and/or invested in H54H. In addition, the Community Outreach Manager will assist the Program Manager in organizing events (i.e. 5k, socials, etc.) and recruiting volunteers.
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Development Director
Raymond Stiles, Volunteer Coordinator
Core Responsibility:
Managing volunteers for High Fives For Hope (H54H) events.
The event coordinator manages the volunteer force. This will require collaboration with Event Coordinators to assign volunteers to assist with event preparation, and day of activities. The Volunteer Coordinator will collaborate with the Social Media Platform Specialist and Community Outreach team to meet fundraising plans through events.
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Community Outreach Manager
Stephanie Parks, Event Program Manager
Core Responsibility:
Managing event coordinators to ensure High Fives For Hope (H54H) event success, and meet fundraising plan goals.
The Event Program Manager works to implement a variety of projects related to a nonprofit’s mission. The manager will develop the project, make sure it is well run, and ensure that goals are met. It is expected that the Event Program Manager will successfully cultivate a team and/or partners to assist with the success of events. The Event Program Manager will interface primarily with the Community Outreach Manager to ensure that events are collaborative of outreach initiatives.
Reporting Structure:
Development Director
Pam Merry, Event Coordinator
Core Responsibility:
Coordinating volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and marketing for High Fives For Hope (H54H) events.
The event coordinator manages elements of events assigned by the program manager. These elements include (but are not exclusive to) event preparation, and day of planning. The Event Coordinator will collaborate with the Social Media Platform Specialist and Community Outreach team to meet fundraising plans through events.
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Program Manager
Pat Merry, Event Coordinator
Core Responsibility:
Coordinating volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and marketing for High Fives For Hope (H54H) events.
The event coordinator manages elements of events assigned by the program manager. These elements include (but are not exclusive to) event preparation, and day of planning. The Event Coordinator will collaborate with the Social Media Platform Specialist and Community Outreach team to meet fundraising plans through events.
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Program Manager
Kevin Stiles, Event Coordinator
Core Responsibility:
Coordinating volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and marketing for High Fives For Hope (H54H) events.
The event coordinator manages elements of events assigned by the program manager. These elements include (but are not exclusive to) event preparation, and day of planning. The Event Coordinator will collaborate with the Social Media Platform Specialist and Community Outreach team to meet fundraising plans through events.
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Program Manager
Michael Gatti, Event Hydration Specialist
Core Responsibility:
Water Table Supervision
Self-explanatory…
Reporting Structure:
Program Manager