ACF of Sedona Regional Director promotion announced
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 Verde Valley 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.