Derek Aspacher

Derek Aspacher is an experienced leader in the philanthropic sector, currently serving as Senior Foundation Staff at Pacific Foundation Services since March 2018 and as a Philanthropy Advisor at Clear Sky Forward since July 2017. Prior roles include Executive Director of The Marcled Foundation, where oversight of a $40 million family foundation and an annual grantmaking budget of $2-3 million was provided. Derek has held key positions at prestigious organizations such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, specializing in grants management and operational leadership. A detail-oriented professional, Derek has also offered consulting services focused on organizational assessments and strategic planning, with a robust educational background in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.