RADNOR, PA — The Haverford Trust Company has announced the appointment of Rosemary DiRita as Vice President and Philanthropic Advisor, a newly created leadership role aimed at expanding the firm’s services for nonprofit organizations. DiRita will oversee the newly established Philanthropic Advisory Services practice, which offers nonprofits strategic advice, education, and resources to complement their investment solutions.
Rosemary brings 25 years of philanthropy and nonprofit relationship management expertise to the role. Most recently, she served as Managing Director and Team Leader for Endowments and Foundations at Glenmede Trust Company. Her distinguished career also includes key roles at AmeriCorps, Bike & Build Inc., and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rosemary to Haverford Trust. With her wealth of experience working with nonprofits, her guidance will be instrumental for the growth of our nonprofit solutions,” said Keith Aleardi, President of The Haverford Trust Company. “For years, Haverford has delivered a robust financial planning offering to individuals and families, and now we’re bringing that same holistic service philosophy to nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.”
Haverford’s commitment to supporting nonprofits has been a core part of its mission for more than 45 years. The firm works closely with private foundations and nonprofit partners across Philadelphia and the surrounding regions to drive impact in areas such as education, community development, and healthcare. The creation of the Philanthropic Advisory Services practice underscores Haverford’s dedication to expanding this legacy and deepening its relationships with the philanthropic community.
“The significant investment that Haverford has made into its philanthropic services, along with its commitment to quality, is what compelled me to join the team,” DiRita shared. “I’m honored to lead this offering and support the important work of Haverford’s nonprofit and philanthropic partners.”
Having earned a Master’s degree from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s from Boston College, DiRita is also an active member of the Women in Investing Network of Philadelphia and volunteers with Villa Maria Academy high school’s Endowment Committee and The Fund for Women and Girls Investment Committee.
With DiRita at the helm, Haverford is poised to strengthen its support for nonprofits, helping them achieve their missions through enhanced strategic and financial guidance. This initiative reflects the firm’s vision of driving meaningful and measurable impact in the communities it serves.
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