Evan Petty serves as Grantmaking Officer and joined the Foundation team in 2021. She gained extensive knowledge of nonprofit agencies through her experience in AmeriCorps, Leadership Greer, working for several nonprofit organizations, and completing advanced nonprofit management and leadership training through Duke University. As part of the Foundation’s Community Leadership team, she manages the Foundation’s grantmaking processes and provides technical assistance for nonprofits building their impact across Spartanburg County. Evan also remains informed about local nonprofit organizations, community needs, and connecting those needs with community resources.
Evan enjoys spending time with her husband Dean and their dog and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.
Contact Evan for questions about the Foundation’s Continuous Improvement and Nonprofit Effectiveness grant cycles, Disaster relief grant, Community Thanksgiving Service Offering grant, grants portal (GO apply), and to make an appointment for nonprofit organization technical assistance.
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