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, Information about donating securities, Information about SCF’s fundraising policy
NEILI AKRIDGE
Executive Administrative Assistant
Contact for: Executive Management, Trustee Relations, HR/Administration
EVAN McLEOD PETTY
Program Officer for Education & Quality of Life
Contact for: Grant applications, Nonprofit Connect, and Nonprofit technical assistance
KAREN NICHOLS
Stewardship Officer
Contact for: Establishing a fund, Scholarship funds, and Donor Opportunities.
VERHONDA CRAWFORD
Program Officer for Economic Mobility & Civic Engagement
Contact for: Grantmaking; Economic Mobility; Civic Engagement
ASHLEY T. WHITT
Director of Grants & Community Impact
Contact for: Grant Strategy, Community Partnerships, and Impact Initiatives
CHRISTY FERNANDEZ
Finance Associate
Contact for: Accounts Payable, Grant and Scholarship payments processing,
Fund Awards Committee Updates
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