National Philanthropic Trust
Virginia (Ginny) Hightower is an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in human resources and executive support. Currently serving as a Human Resources Coordinator at the National Philanthropic Trust since January 2022, Virginia has previously held roles such as Office Manager and Executive Assistant II at UPMC, where responsibilities included managing office operations, providing support to leadership, and conducting onboarding for new hires. Virginia's extensive experience also includes positions at Ernst & Young, Fannie Mae, and Rosenbluth International, showcasing a diverse skill set in administrative coordination and support across various industries. Virginia holds a Technical Diploma from Murrell Dobbins AVTS School.
National Philanthropic Trust
National Philanthropic Trust is a public charity dedicated to providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations. Founded in 1996, National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) is the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds and one of the leading grantmaking institutions in the U.S. Since its founding, NPT has raised more than $49.8 billion in charitable funding and has made more than 640,000 grants exceeding $25.7 billion to nonprofits around the world. Our experienced staff of philanthropic professionals is fully prepared to help you establish and administer your donor-advised fund. NPT is led by a Board of Trustees composed of nationally known experts in philanthropy and business.