The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s president and CEO, Roxie Jerde, has been appointed to the national steering committee of the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative (CFPAI). CFPAI works to educate the public about how community foundations are improving communities throughout the nation and represents more than 150 community foundations in nearly all 50 states. In her role, Jerde will collaborate with CEOs from across the nation to offer guidance on how national issues such as philanthropy, tax policy and social change affect charitable giving in local communities. The steering committee will work to inform and educate lawmakers and media on a variety of topics that influence community foundations' work.