HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that Debbie Garrison has been promoted to Senior Philanthropic Officer and Erin Gilbert has been promoted to Philanthropic Officer.
Debbie was promoted from her previous position as Philanthropic Officer to Senior Philanthropic Officer on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Debbie joined TFEC in July 2018. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Millersville University and a master’s degree in public administration from Penn State University. Debbie has spent her entire professional career serving the community by working for nonprofit organizations. She is also a member of the Leadership Harrisburg Area Class of 2020.
As the Senior Philanthropic Officer, Debbie will assist in developing and implementing TFEC’s philanthropic services. She works closely with members of various Philanthropy team members and committees in formulating and executing goals and objectives. This role manages existing and new fiscal sponsorship relationships and identifies and coordinates philanthropic strategies for new and potential fundholders and donors.
Erin was promoted from her previous position as Donor Services Associate to Philanthropic Officer on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Erin joined the TFEC team in March of 2022. Erin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Mount St. Mary’s University and a Master’s degree in Community and Economic Development from Penn State University. Additionally, Erin is a member of the Leadership Harrisburg Area Class of 2024 and a graduate of the Emerging Philanthropists Program Class of 2023. Prior to joining TFEC, Erin spent six years working in the Development Office at the Penn State College of Medicine.
As a Philanthropic Officer, Erin will assist with donor and professional advisor relationships through relationship building and meaningful communications. She will directly support the Franklin County Community Foundation as the main team liaison and cultivate donors in the Franklin County regional area as well as TFEC’s other regional areas as requested. Erin will also serve as the TFEC Team liaison to the DEI Committee.
