Professional Advisor Newsletter

July 2026

A New Chapter Together: Welcome from Our New President & CEO

As I step into the role of President & CEO of the Chester County Community Foundation, I want to begin by expressing my gratitude for the warm welcome I have received from our staff, board, fund advisors, nonprofit partners, and the many professional advisors who help make our work possible.

Community foundations are built on relationships, and few relationships are more important than those we share with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, trust officers, and estate planning professionals. Your guidance helps individuals and families transform their values into lasting community impact. Every charitable conversation you have with a client has the potential to strengthen our region for generations to come.

I believe philanthropy is at its best when it reflects both thoughtful planning and a deep understanding of community needs. As your community foundation, we are committed to being a trusted partner – providing local expertise, flexible charitable giving solutions, and personalized support that helps you serve your clients’ philanthropic goals with confidence.

In the months ahead, I look forward to meeting many of you, learning about your practices, and exploring new ways we can work together. Whether you’re helping a client establish a donor-advised fund, create a scholarship, or include charitable giving in an estate plan, our team is here to make the process seamless and rewarding.

Thank you for the important role you play in advancing charitable giving and strengthening our community.

Yours in Philanthropy,
Chester County Community Foundation

Jason Arbacheski, CAP jason@chescocf.org
Kate Wickersham kate@chescocf.org

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