2026 Goals:

1. 1. Develop and implement new programs for children and families who are grieving a death.
   2.  Advocate that grief from a death is a public health and mental health issue.
   3. Develop communications to share the stories and impact of grief.
   4. Plan for the ongoing capital needs and mission-focused use of our spaces.
   5. Reach 100% of NH school districts through grief training, workshops and resources.
   6. Deepen training, workshops and resources to community organizations.
   7. Create additional virtual grief resources.

Fundraising Events:

Friends of Aine hosts two major events each year. In March we hold our annual Gala, an evening of fundraising and live music, where we bring compassion, support and love together to honor those who have died. In August, we host our annual Kids’ Try-athlon, an amazing and rewarding Sunday morning where more than 300 kids swim, bike, run and have fun in an effort to support grieving children and families. We encourage funding efforts through events like Over-the-Edge, NH Gives, our Inspiration Run and more.

Giving Opportunities:

We are always grateful for individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants and awards.

Donations can be made:

• online at www.friendsofaine.com/donate
• via check made payable and mailed to: Friends of Aine, 226 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, NH 03102
• direct a gift from an IRA or donor-advised fund
• name Friends of Aine as beneficiary of your fundraising event or benefactor of your estate

Volunteer Opportunities:

Group facilitator: Volunteers lead small peer-to-peer groups and explore topics to learn grief coping strategies. Groups include grieving children, teens and adult caregivers.
House Ambassador: Ambassadors greet families and help with Center management on group nights. Volunteers assist with group setup, clean-up and prep work.
Event Support: Everything from heading a committee, to tying ribbons to tying shoes, there are plenty of opportunities!

Board Officers   /   Board Members

Kelli Rafferty
Chair
Vice President and Chief
Executive Director of
Philanthropy Officer for the Mary & John Elliot
Charitable Foundation at the Elliot

Matthew Barter
Vice Chair
Lieutenant, Manchester
Police Dept

Joseph Bator
Treasurer
President and CEO,
Northfield Savings Bank

Lara Quiroga
Secretary
President, Larksparre
Consulting

Joe Murray
Immediate Past Chair
Vice President of
Government Relations and
Public Affairs, Fidelity
Investments

Alisha Cahall
Attorney, Morneau Law

Aimee Kereage
Executive Director,
Manchester Proud

Kristen Kraunelis
Director of Quality
Improvement, MHCGM

Kirsten Arnold
Vice President of Finance,
Elliot Hospital

Lora McMahon
Vice President Events and
Membership, BIA of NH

David Phillips
Co-founder and CEO,
Friends of Aine

Gina Powers
President of Government
Relations, RYP Granite Strategies

Lisa Wallace
Account Director, EVR
Advertising and founding member

Scott Spradling
President, The Spradling Group

Peter Lombarde
Senior Director, Gift
Planning for St. Anselm’s College

Charitable Giving Guide

This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.