Local giving experts

Our professional staff members are ready to help you match your giving interests with community needs and opportunities. We can work with your professional advisor to ensure your gift meets your charitable — as well as personal and financial — goals.

Veronica Blake

As chief executive officer of the Foundation, Veronica uses her knowledge of Placer County’s nonprofit sector to connect the charitable interests of donors with needs in the community. She serves as the primary liaison with the board of directors and all committees, directs all asset development activities and manages the internal operations of the Community Foundation.

Before joining Placer Community Foundation in September 2004, Veronica was Executive Director for Sutter Auburn Faith Foundation, where she worked with donors to support margin of excellence services for the community hospital. Prior to this position she served as Executive Director of Placer County’s SPCA for seven years. In this position Veronica grew the organization’s annual operating budget from $50,000 to $1,000,000, developing a six month operating reserve and sound financial base. Veronica grew up in the local region and has lived in Placer County for the past fifteen years.

Jessica Hubbard

Jessica manages Placer Community Foundation's charitable programs. She assists in informing donors about charitable projects that need funding, and reports to them on the impact of their grantmaking. She currently manages the Community Foundation’s Arts Initiative which, through the support of The James Irvine Foundation, enhances and strengthens the arts in Placer County with its grantmaking programs and endowment building. Before joining the Community Foundation in 2005, Jessica worked in fund development for the Crocker Art Museum and as the orchestra personnel administrator for the San Francisco Symphony. She earned a master's degree in public administration from San Francisco State University.

Ann Heron

Office Manager

Photo and bio forthcoming.

Accounting Services

Greater Horizons – Giving Better. Your Way.  Provides Placer Community Foundation with a full range of fund administration services. Greater Horizons handles all transaction processing, accounting and financial reporting services, and ensures that Placer Community Foundation is able to stay on top of the ever-changing tax laws and uphold best practices.