Scott Hartman offers over 20 years of nonprofit, development, and planned giving experience. A native of Latrobe, PA, Scott joined The Catholic Foundation (TCF) in 2002 as the Director of Donor Administration. For the next 11 years, he grew and developed along with the impact of the Foundation. He played an intricate role in moving the Foundation to its current location at the historic landmark of the original Wendy’s restaurant. In 2013, Scott left his position as Senior Vice President to work at St. Francis DeSales High School where he led the Advancement function and oversaw the first stage of a multi-year modernization project. Under Scott’s guidance, the front of the school was remodeled, a new service road and parking area were installed, and land was acquired for future expansion. In 2017, Scott returned to TCF where he currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Under his guidance, TCF has grown to more than $260M in assets and is ranked the third-largest Catholic Foundation in the country. Scott’s leadership and unique approach to promoting Donor Advised Funds has led to a 50% growth of new funds created in the last five years.

Scott earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Ohio Dominican University and his Master of Business Administration from Ashland University. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Scott specializes in planned giving and charitable gift planning. 

In addition to his professional achievements, Scott demonstrates an unwavering commitment to community service and philanthropy. He has generously volunteered his time and expertise in diverse capacities, including coaching basketball for middle schoolers and mentoring soccer teams at the high school level. Scott's leadership extends beyond the sports arena; he has served as the president of his local school advisory board, leveraging his strategic acumen to advance initiatives.

Furthermore, Scott has actively organized impactful fundraising events, such as 5K races benefiting local nonprofits, and has participated in renowned charitable endeavors like Pelotonia, a cycling event dedicated to funding cancer research, and various JDRF bike rides aimed at supporting type 1 diabetes research.

Scott currently serves as the Chair of the Board of The Catholic Museum of Art and History in Columbus, where his visionary leadership continues to enrich the cultural landscape of the community.

Scott is the proud husband to his wife of 22 years, Laura, and a proud father of their three children, Jackson, Lily, and William.