Joined the Community Foundation in 2024
Lia Gaines
Director for Philanthropic Services
Why I Joined The Community Foundation
“I was inspired by the Community Foundation’s vision for the community, and its commitment and courage to lead change for its thriving future.”
Joined the Community Foundation in 2024
Collaborative, Innovative and Open-minded
Lia manages a portfolio of Community Foundation fundholders, cultivates professional advisor partnerships, and represents the Philanthropic Services Team in the community.
Before The Community Foundation
Lia is a nonprofit veteran, overseeing the day-to-day operations of a local organization and its various services that benefited business, economic and community development enterprises. She also facilitated partnerships and designed strategic plans and processes to assist public and private sector organizations in establishing and achieving their respective goals.
Noteworthy
- 2023-2024 Palm Beach 100 Most Influential Business Leaders — Visionary Voice Honoree
- 2022-2023 Palm Beach 100 Most Influential Business Leaders — Community Builder Honoree
- 2021 Palm Beach County Small Business Advocate of the Year Award
- Lia was recognized for securing over $3 million in CARES Act grant funding for over 200 small, minority- and women-owned enterprises to help sustain business operations and recover from the pandemic