Pacific Foundation Services
Derek Aspacher is an experienced leader in the philanthropic sector, currently serving as Senior Foundation Staff at Pacific Foundation Services since March 2018 and as a Philanthropy Advisor at Clear Sky Forward since July 2017. Prior roles include Executive Director of The Marcled Foundation, where oversight of a $40 million family foundation and an annual grantmaking budget of $2-3 million was provided. Derek has held key positions at prestigious organizations such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, specializing in grants management and operational leadership. A detail-oriented professional, Derek has also offered consulting services focused on organizational assessments and strategic planning, with a robust educational background in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
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Pacific Foundation Services
Pacific Foundation Services partners with philanthropists to support nonprofits and help communities thrive. Together, we champion meaningful, inclusive and effective philanthropy. Founded in 1987, Pacific Foundation Services, LLC (PFS) works with private foundations to plan, execute, and oversee their philanthropic giving. PFS provides customized services and expert teams of program, accounting, and administrative professionals to meet each foundation’s immediate needs and help them achieve their long-term goals. For new foundations, we help leaders find their philanthropic voice and provide the guidance and expertise they need to give effectively. For established foundations, we deliver just the right mix of staff and services to help leaders make strategic shifts, navigate transitions, and build on a legacy. With a growing staff of 30+ and offices in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and the North Bay, we value competence and camaraderie, and work together to make the most of our collective experience.