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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (the Club) is strengthening its philanthropy leadership team as the organization builds upon two mergers in 2025 that expanded its footprint from five to eight Orange County cities.
After 14 years as Chief Philanthropy Officer, Travis Whitten transitions to Executive Director of Leadership Giving, focused on major gifts, transformational donor relationships, and legacy giving.
Keegan Bell, CFRE, who joined the Club in December 2025, has been promoted to Chief Philanthropy Officer, part of a planned leadership transition. With more than 20 years of philanthropic leadership experience, Bell will lead the Club’s expanded Resource Development team through its next chapter of growth.
Rounding out the Club’s recently expanded philanthropy team include Ma Nerriza dela Cerna, Farah Manneh, and Michael Willis, who bring decades of combined experience in corporate partnerships, donor engagement, and nonprofit leadership.
CEO Robert Santana shares “Together, this expanded team reflects the Club’s increased commitment to a robust philanthropic foundation across our footprint—one built to deepen donor relationships, expand community partnerships, and secure the resources needed to serve more youth and families across Orange County.”