SEDONA, AZ -— The Arizona Community Foundation congratulates Chelsea Buck-Leilich on her
recent promotion to Regional Director in the ACF of Sedona Office. She will focus on
sustainable asset development, donor and community engagement, professional advisor
outreach, and volunteer development across her region.
Buck-Leilich brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience spanning
philanthropy, development, marketing, and communications. She most recently served as
Regional Philanthropic Advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, where she
worked closely with nonprofit organizations, donors, and community partners to strengthen
charitable impact across the Verde Valley. In that role, she successfully demonstrated strong
leadership, deep community knowledge, and a steadfast commitment to the Foundation’s
mission to lead, serve, and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.
Buck-Leilich holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas and a Bachelor of
Science degree from Ohio University. She has lived in the Verde Valley for several years and is
passionate about the vital role ACF plays in strengthening philanthropy in our region.
“Chelsea’s leadership, vision, and deep connection to our region make her exceptionally well-
suited for this role,” said Jennifer W. Perry, ACF’s Vice President, Regional Impact. “We are
thrilled to see her step into the Regional Director position and look forward to the collaboration
and impact she will continue to bring to Sedona and beyond.”
Prior to joining ACF, Buck-Leilich held senior leadership roles at major nonprofit organizations,
including Catholic Charities Community Services of Arizona, where she served as Director of
Marketing & Communications, and Interfaith Community Services, where she spent nearly a
decade as Director of Development, overseeing fundraising strategy, community engagement,
and organizational growth.
“This is truly a dream role for me,” said Buck-Leilich. “Being at the heart of philanthropy in the
place that I call home and working with such dedicated community partners, volunteers, donors,
nonprofits, and civic leaders is incredibly meaningful. What makes this role even more special is
being part of a unified statewide team that supports and amplifies our local work. The VerdeValley is a community defined by generosity and relationships, and I’m eager to continue
building connections that strengthen our collective impact.”
Buck-Leilich lives in Cornville with her husband, a local teacher, and their two sons.
ACF has begun a search for a new Regional Philanthropic Advisor to support the Sedona office,
driving direction and growth for local nonprofits and donors while advancing the foundation’s
mission in the region. Visit azfoundation.org/careers to learn more.
The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona was established in as a permanent
philanthropic endowment for the enduring benefit of Sedona and Verde Valley communities.
This regional office of the Arizona Community Foundation cultivates and stewards charitable
funds established by donors, with guidance from a local Board of Advisors.
The Arizona Community Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization dedicated to
bringing donors together to build an Arizona where everyone can thrive. With five regional
offices serving communities across Arizona, ACF is among the top community foundations
in the nation with more than . billion in trust and endowment assets and is certified under
the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Since inception, ACF has awarded
more than . billion in grants, scholarships, and loans to nonprofit organizations, schools,
tribal entities, and government agencies. More information is available at azfoundation.org.
