PHOENIX—The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Stoa who brings extensive wealth-management and donor development and engagement experience, as the organization’s Chief Development Officer, effective January 12, 2026. In this pivotal role, Stoa joins the Executive Team and reports directly to ACF President & CEO Anna María Chávez, Esq.
Prior to joining ACF, Stoa directed Ducks Unlimited’s western region gift planning program, managing high-net-worth donor relationships to support conservation efforts. Prior to DU, Todd led WealthTrust Arizona as President, driving client engagement and retention. His career also includes senior leadership roles at US Bank, UMB Bank, and M&I Bank, showcasing his expertise in strategic financial services and philanthropy.
“I am honored and grateful to join Arizona Community Foundation as Chief Development Officer,” said Stoa. “I am energized by the continued generosity and dedication of our communities. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at ACF, our donors, partners, and community members to drive meaningful change as we lead, serve, and join forces to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.”
Stoa will oversee the ACF’s statewide asset development activities. He is responsible for training and guiding ACF’s statewide teams in areas of planned giving, donor stewardship, prospect management, and partnering with professional advisors. Stoa will work closely with existing and future donors, nonprofits, and professional advisors to facilitate lifetime and planned charitable gifts.
“Todd’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in philanthropy and financial services make him an invaluable asset to ACF,” said Anna María Chávez, Esq., ACF President & CEO. “His strategic vision and dedication to fostering meaningful donor relationships will undoubtedly strengthen our mission to serve Arizona’s communities. We are confident Todd’s leadership as Chief Development Officer will elevate our impact and drive transformative growth across the state.”
With Stoa’s appointment, the ACF executive team is set to drive the execution of the organization’s strategic plan. Led by Chávez, the ACF executive team includes:
- Monica Brown, MLRHR, SPHR®, Chief People Officer
- Michelle Gayles, Chief Impact Officer
- Karla Jones, Chief Financial Officer
- Todd Stoa, Chief Development Officer
- Jacob Schellinger, General Counsel
For more information, contact Jean Christofferson at jchristofferson@azfoundation.org or call 602.682.2023.
Established in 1978, 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 20 community foundations in the nation with more than $1.5 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 $1.6 billion in grants, scholarships, and loans to nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies. More information is available at azfoundation.org.
Arizona Community Foundations Names Todd Stoa as Chief Development Officer
