Ignite Philanthropy
Sydney Hammond is a seasoned fundraising professional with extensive experience in nonprofit management and development. Currently serving as Manager for Ignite Philanthropy in Charlotte since October 2024, Sydney previously held multiple leadership roles at Safe Alliance, including Director of Major Giving and Deputy Chief Development Officer, from August 2018 to October 2024. With a background that includes positions at the Mecklenburg County Bar as Foundation Development Coordinator, Meals on Wheels Greenville as Development Coordinator, and Harvest Hope Food Bank as Volunteer Coordinator, Sydney has consistently demonstrated expertise in donor cultivation, event management, and volunteer coordination. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Furman University and ongoing studies for a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University.
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Ignite Philanthropy
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Aspiring to maximize the power of giving, Ignite Philanthropy works with private donors and non-profit organizations to leverage their resources and ideas to achieve greater impact in the communities they serve. The Ignite Philanthropy team is led by former non-profit and private sector executives that have decades of experience in all aspects of philanthropy from grantmaking, project assessment, fundraising, research, strategic planning, communication and project management. Our diverse experience gives Ignite Philanthropy an unparalleled ability to advise and support our foundation, corporate, family and non-profit organization clients in their quest to achieve positive change across the globe. Ignite Philanthropy now integrates all aspects of philanthropy into a suite of offerings under one roof, including fundraising consulting, grantmaking and foundation administration, community and non-profit sector research, strategic planning and project management.