Crystal Harrison Joins Foundation as New Donor Services Manager

Hello! My name is Crystal Harrison, and I am eager to join the team as the new Donor Services Manager. I work closely with the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region—our largest donor advised fund—as well as a diverse portfolio of other funds within the Donor Services & Gift Planning Department. I specialize in helping donors shape meaningful philanthropic strategies, aligning fund advisors’ interests with community needs, and stewarding lasting legacies of generosity. 

 I earned my degree in Human Services from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and spent 19 years at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Foundation, where I led initiatives in donor engagement, board relations, program development, operations, and scholarship coordination. 

Outside of work, I enjoy reading fiction, especially psychological thrillers and stories that explore complex family dynamics and moral dilemmas. I am happiest near the beach, and I am currently embracing my “sports mom era,” cheering on my children, Sawyer and Nora, from the sidelines of soccer, football, softball, and basketball games. My husband Joe and I also share our home with two beloved pups: Arya the pug and Leo the puggle. 

I am honored to be part of the Community Foundation and believe deeply in its mission: Together, we flourish.