Emmy Rooney

Vice President for Development and Donor Services

Job responsibilities: Oversees charitable and planned giving services; develops new donor and fund relationships; manages donor stewardship program. Assists individuals, families, corporations, nonprofits, communities, professional advisors and board members with achieving their philanthropic goals on behalf of the Community Foundation.

Joined CFL team: April 1995

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio, but has lived on Hilton Head Island for 35 years

Education: The Ohio State University (BS): Florida State University (Certificate in Financial Planning); Duke University (Estate Planning Series); Crescendo (Financial Planning Certificate Program)

Hobbies: Cycling; kayaking; swimming

Best thing about living in the Lowcountry: The incredible environment and natural beauty of the Lowcountry; generous community members

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