Staff

Darrin has led Coastal Community Foundation since 2016. Along with the Board, Darrin sets and implements the strategic vision for the organization.

Patty works closely with the President & CEO, managing his calendar, interacting with the Board and creating a positive office environment for donors, community leaders and staff.

Prenita provides analytical and strategic support to the Foundation and acts as a primary resource for projects led by the President and CEO.

As Vice President of Development & Stewardship, Melissa oversees donor development, donor stewardship, new fund creation and complex gift planning. She also creates engagement events for donors and professional advisers.

Sheff connects donors to the Foundation through the Community Partnership Program. He also works with our corporate partners to help them achieve their charitable goals through the Community Partnership Program, corporate-advised funds, and our full menu of philanthropic funds that allow individuals, families and businesses to partner with CCF.

With a focus on stewardship, Helen works with donors and their families to help them with philanthropic goals and leaving lasting legacies through endowments, as well as with next-generation legacy planning. Helen also supports the Bridge Philanthropists, CCF’s next generation of leaders.

Based out of our Beaufort Office, Gloria works with donors, their families, and professional advisors in the Southern Lowcountry to help them realize their philanthropic goals and also focuses on donor stewardship.

Wanda processes all gifts made by donors and fund establishers and also manages donor data. She keeps donor and gift information accurate and up-to-date.

Abigail leads strategic communications and media relations for Coastal Community Foundation. She develops and implements the organizations’ communication strategy, oversees branding and messaging, and coordinates media coverage.

Sarah executes strategic initiatives that illustrate CCF’s work and impact in the community, with a focus on the Southern Lowcountry region. She develops quality content and design work for CCF publications, marketing materials, and other communications.

As Vice President of Grantmaking & Community Leadership, Edie leads and implements many of CCF’s key community leadership initiatives while overseeing all grantmaking. Edie is also responsible for the Foundation’s new Civic Engagement Agenda.

Leading CCF’s competitive grantmaking programs in the Southern Lowcountry, including the Beaufort Fund and the Winthrop Family Fund, Veronica connects nonprofit organizations and resources. She is also responsible for managing the Neighborhoods Energized to Win (N.E.W.) Fund.

Caroline leads CCF grantmaking programs in the Northern Lowcountry, including Open Grants, Giving Back to Berkeley, and the Home Telecom Funds, and manages the Foundation’s scholarships, including the Rev. Pinckney Scholars Program.

Amber is responsible for research and analysis of emerging opportunities for the Foundation and project management of special initiatives selected. She also oversees reporting related to grantmaking and grant programs, and other Foundation related activities dealing with impact measurement. Amber also manages a small grantmaking portfolio including the Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment and the Lowcountry Unity Fund.

Kaela manages the compliance processes for all of CCF’s grantmaking, ensuring that grants comply legally as well as follow the donors’ wishes. She leads several grantmaking programs including the Blackbaud Fund, the Cooper River Bridge Fund, the Webb Croft Endowment, and the Realtors Housing Fund.

As the Grantmaking Administrative Assistant, Kristi helps manage CCF databases, processes grant recommendations for CCF and all supporting organizations and provides support to the Grantmaking and Community Leadership Team.

Cassandra is the Student Success Manager for the Reverend Pickney College Readiness Program in the Southern Lowcountry region. She works with high school juniors and seniors, providing tailored support and resources throughout their college application process to ensure their success leading up to, during and after college.

Sabrina is the Student Success Manager for the Reverend Pickney College Readiness Program in the Tri-County region. She works with high school juniors and seniors, providing tailored support and resources throughout their college application process to ensure their success leading up to, during and after college.

As Chief Financial Officer, Jane is responsible for financial management, investments, controls, and long-range financial strategy for CCF and its supporting organizations. Jane also oversees human resources and information technology programs.

Herman is the primary accounting and tax manager for CCF and its supporting organizations. He manages our internal and external financial reporting including financial statements, tax work, audit, and more.

Tess leads the funds management activities of CCF through fiscal review and monitoring of fund balances, and oversees quarterly fund reports.

LaQuista acts as the point person for key finance responsibilities for Coastal Community Foundation and affiliate organizations. She manages accounts payable, processes bank deposits, and performs select accounting and compliance responsibilities as part of the Finance team.

Travita is the Staff Accountant for CCF and its supporting organizations. She performs general accounting duties and assists with preparing and maintaining internal and external financial reporting.

David develops policies and practices that enhance CCF’s positive workplace culture, whether that is through managing day-to-day operations or through his human resources management.

Lara oversees the Social Venture Partners Charleston program of Coastal Community Foundation. She carries out the strategic vision for the program, works with nonprofit organizations and investment partners.