Sandy August is a nonprofit leader with 18+ years in fundraising, organizational strategy, and community building. She has designed and led programs that raised millions for capital campaigns, scholarships, annual funds, and mission-driven initiatives—turning vision into lasting impact.

 

Most recently, Sandy served as Director of Major Gifts at St. Francis Episcopal School in Houston, playing a key role in an $18 million comprehensive capital campaign.

 

A former English teacher, she’s known for clear communication and authentic relationship building. Sandy holds a B.A. in English with distinction from the University of Delaware and a Certificate in Professional Fundraising from Boston University.

 

She lives in Bellville, Texas, with her husband, three children, six chickens, two cats and one dog. Outside of work, she loves time outdoors with her family and the beauty of nature.

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Want to connect with Sandy? Email her at saugust@thearcofkaty.org.

Sandi was born and raised in Iowa and lived in Denver, Colorado, for 24 years before moving to Katy, Texas. She and her husband—her best friend—have two sons, one daughter, and five amazing grandchildren.

Sandi began her career in Special Education with Katy ISD at Nottingham Elementary and later transferred to McRoberts Elementary, where her deep love and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) began and continues to grow.

In 1999, she became one of the founding members of the Katy Wolf Pack Special Olympics team, which started with 13 athletes and has since grown into one of the largest delegations in Texas, now serving nearly 200 athletes.

After retiring from KISD, Sandi joined The Arc of Katy in 2018 and describes it as “the best job of my life.” She shares, “To go to work every day with the most dedicated staff I’ve ever known is just incredible. And the participants fill our hearts. We learn from them every single day. The laughter and joyous noise are contagious—and I get to experience this daily.”

Sarah brings both professional experience and a heart for service to The Arc of Katy. She is driven by a deep passion for nonprofit work and community impact and has spent the last several years partnering with a variety of mission-driven organizations through her work at Race Assist, a company that provides event production, equipment rental, and management for endurance races to non-profit and corporate entities. 

 

With a background in event coordination, logistics, and community engagement, Sarah brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a calm, dependable presence to every environment she supports. Prior to joining The Arc, she gained valuable experience in hospitality, human resources, customer service, and large-scale event production—building a well-rounded foundation in both people-centered and administrative work. She is grateful to contribute to a mission that enriches the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and strengthens the Katy community.

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Want to connect with Sarah? Email her at scarnell@thearcofkaty.org.