LEARN ABOUT SCF
MEET THE TEAM
Our staff is a group of professionals who specialize in connecting individuals to opportunities throughout Spartanburg County. We base our work on community data, which allows us to provide expertise on identifying and solving the needs of Spartanburg County. We not only help donors maximize their charitable giving, but we also support nonprofits and individuals who seek additional opportunities to make Spartanburg a better place to live, work, and play.
If you are unsure which staff member to contact, please feel free to send us a message or call the Foundation office at (864) 582.0138.
HEATHER A. AILSTOCK
Contributions Manager
Contact for: Contribution processing, donating securities, and SCF’s fundraising
policy for fundholders.
NEILI AKRIDGE
Director of Operations
Contact for: Trustee Relations, Executive Support, Campus Operations
KIM ATCHLEY
Communications Officer
Contact for: marketing, communications, special events/outreach, and sponsorships.
CHRISTY FERNANDEZ
Finance Associate
Contact for: accounts payable, grant and scholarship payment processing,
fund awards committee updates
GEORGE KING
Director of People and Compliance
Contact for: Payroll, Compensation & Benefits; Compliance Reporting & Administration; Market Surveys & Employee Dates of Service
KAREN NICHOLS
Director of Philanthropic Services
Contact for: establishing a fund, fundholder services, and donor opportunities.
EVAN McLEOD PETTY
Grantmaking Officer
Contact for: grant applications, Nonprofit Connect, and nonprofit technical assistance.
ASHLEY T. WHITT
Vice President of Grants & Community Impact
Contact for: grant strategy, community partnerships, impact initiatives, and nonprofit technical assistance.
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