Our Staff

Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the foundation under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Provides high-level executive support to the president and CEO, notably in the areas of calendar management, preparation of confidential and strategic materials, and support of Board of Directors functions.

Responsible for providing legal guidance and counsel to leadership and staff on a wide range of foundation matters, including planning and implementing operational policies and procedures, while maintaining relationships with professional advisors and donors.

Responsible for talent acquisition, onboarding, total rewards, and employee development, as well as oversight of IT and facilities.

Responsible for supporting the recruitment process, providing day-to-day human resources guidance to the team, and supporting compensation and benefits.

Serves as the first point of contact (telephone and in-person) for external stakeholders and as an integral resource for internal staff.

Leads the team responsible for Community Impact strategy, including grants, scholarships, and nonprofit services.

Responsible for overseeing the foundation's education grantmaking, working closely with nonprofits, school districts, and postsecondary institutions.

Responsible for overseeing the foundation's grantmaking and scholarship areas, working closely with grantees and nonprofits.

Leads and directs day-to-day operations and administration of the Community Foundation's grant and scholarship programs.

Responsible for supporting operations of the foundation’s scholarship programs, including 2Gen scholarships and initiatives.

Responsible for providing support throughout the Community Impact department, including functional areas of grants, scholarships, nonprofit training and research, and special initiatives.

Responsible for leading the foundation’s financial reporting, risk management, budget, technology roadmap, and investment oversight.

Responsible for leading and overseeing day-to-day accounting functions.

Leads analysis, reporting, operations, and communications for the Finance department.

Responsible for providing accounting services for the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Responsible for ensuring optimal use and efficiency of Foundant. Acts as a liaison for staff and managed service providers.

Responsible for accounting services, including accounts payable processing, detailed general ledger work, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsible for processing grants, including performing due diligence.

Responsible for supporting the CFO and Finance staff.

Leads the team responsible for cultivating relationships with donors and prospects, as well as providing donor services.

Provides leadership to philanthropic advisors while maintaining a portfolio of donor and professional advisor relationships. Works closely with the vice president of philanthropy to support strategic initiatives, strengthen donor stewardship, and expand charitable giving.

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through social impact investments in the community.

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through social impact investments in the community.

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through social impact investments in the community.

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through education and collaboration. Collaborates with senior philanthropic advisors on complex philanthropic strategies.

Responsible for coordinating and supporting administrative and operational functions within the Philanthropy team including donor fund documentation, system reports, stewardship tracking and related processes in order to provide the highest level of service.

Responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the vice president of philanthropy and members of the Philanthropy team, with limited support to the general counsel.

Responsible for developing the Foundation’s strategic position and leading the teams providing data-supported understanding and executing marketing and communications.

Responsible for the production and management of in-person and virtual events, playing a key role in the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's impact among a diverse group of audiences.

Responsible for helping tell the story of the foundation through media outreach, digital media campaigns, and more.

Responsible for developing systems and processes to enhance data collection and perform data analysis.

Responsible for coordinating events, implementing email campaigns, and managing social media to share the foundation's stories.