Building a Measurably Better Future through Effective Philanthropy

“I am saddened at the news that Sherrill Berk will be leaving her position with the Office of Health System Development. From the outset, Sherrill has embraced her assignment with uncommon zest and dedication as the point person in establishing a Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation Child Life Zone at UVA Children’s Hospital. Her pivotal and relentless pursuit of this endeavor leaves us well positioned for success…

Knowing that the Teammates organization has morphed in the past year and now requires more local funding to mobilize the project, I am enclosing a $100,000 gift to serve as seed money for this venture. It is given in Sherrill’s honor and with deep gratitude for her enthusiasm and signal leadership in paving the way for the Zone to become a reality at UVA. On behalf of thousands of children who will enjoy this play space, I say a huge thank you to this exceptional woman and dear friend.”

“Sherrill transformed our corporate sales efforts at Boston Institute of Finance with remarkable skill and dedication. She excelled in reaching decision makers, demonstrating exceptional work ethic, communication, and listening skills. Through her efforts, we saw our most successful year yet in establishing B2B connections, securing numerous accounts that had previously been challenging. Sherrill’s direct yet amiable approach, coupled with her clarity and commitment to follow-up, made her an invaluable consultant and asset to our team.”

Sherrill and I worked together as peers at the NFCC and crossed paths frequently in the areas of fundraising and strategic project management. Sherrill is one of the most positive and genuinely effusive people I have ever had the pleasure to work with in a 30-year plus career. She is a consummate team player who viewed her accomplishments as group accolades, lifting the spirits of all involved. Sherrill always showed great attention to detail and was fearless in her follow-up, a skill that came in very handy during challenging funding environments.

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Sherrill when she chaired the Tikva committee at The Loudoun Center for Peace and Understanding. Sherrill’s unwavering commitment, keen sense of justice, and collaborative approach were instrumental in guiding Tikva’s mission to success. Her leadership, passion, and ability to motivate others were invaluable in launching the organization. Additionally, Sherrill’s visionary thinking and strategic evaluation skills greatly benefited the Northern Virginia Jewish Leadership Council, where she served under my direction. I wholeheartedly recommend Sherrill for any company, board, or committee seeking her exceptional leadership and dedication.”

“Sherrill is energetic, well-organized, and adept at understanding and motivating people. As one of the key leaders of our volunteer organization, Sherrill accomplished a great deal with limited resources, while never losing sight of the human dimension.